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

Source: www.nytimes.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center · Published: Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:10:23 GMT

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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