US Iran sanctions policy hinges on China strategy

On August 24, Bloomberg reported the US was preparing fresh Iran sanctions. On August 25, Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that Iran sanctions effectiveness depends on US willingness to simultaneously pressure China over trade and sanctions compliance.

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