As the world is anticipating the conclusion of the nuclear negotiations between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1), analysts and businesses wonder how a potential lifting of the current sanctions will influence economic developments in Iran. There is no doubt that a gradual lifting of sanctions will pave the way for greater trade and investment ties between Iran and the rest of the world, especially the Western nations. However, what exactly can we expect beyond a comprehensive deal?
This analysis focuses on the economic developments and refrains from any scenario analysis on a political level, especially since there are major domestic, regional and foreign policy complexities in the political sphere.