Global Politics Report Editorial
Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation
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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Source: The New York Times
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 24, 2026 at 09:10 PM ET
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Original source: The New York Times