Metals: Islamic Republic and Zeroed-Out Export

metals: We have effectively zeroed-out Iran's export of oil, Hook said, according to MSNBC. We have sanctioned Iran's export of petro-chemicals, industrial metals, precious metals. Speaking to reporters in New York on Tuesday, US special envoy for Iran Brian Hook assailed the Islamic Republic, demanding an end to its lethal assistance...to terrorist organizations, and running down a list of economy-ruining American sanctions currently imposed on the country. We have collapsed foreign direct investment. Iran is in a recession. We have seen significant asset flight leaving the country. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.