Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation

2026-08-25 01:10 • ;David E. Sanger
The U.S. has spent 20 years promising ‘crippling sanctions’ on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals.
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