Changing the balance of power in the political economy of Iran "Iran": war and sanctions can change the power structure and economic capabilities of the government in different ways. Limiting transfer routes and regulating foreign income may transfer the authority to allocate resources to some of the networks and institutions. Selling oil does not necessarily mean that the government has access to its revenues to provide public services. It is of fundamental importance to determine to whom the currency will be allocated, at what rate and under what conditions. Limiting official channels can increase the bargaining power of currency transfer networks and control settlements. In this situation, the resource allocation authority may increase for some, while the public's access to the currency and the ability to satisfy the public's needs will decrease. Read the full text here.