Daily Brief: Morning — August 25, 2026

The Piaz — Daily Brief & Weekend Edition · Aug 25, 2026 · 3m

The Piaz Morning Brief for Tuesday, August 25, 2026. 7 stories, independent analysis, no ads and no lobby money. Beijing is pushing back against Washington's latest attempt to cripple Tehran's economy. This signals a direct challenge to the U.S. strategy of unilateral financial warfare. In this brief: 1. China Rejects New U.S. Sanctions Against Iran, Vows to Protect Interests (BBC World) https://piaz.news/article/china-rejects-new-us-sanctions-against-iran-vows-to-protect-interests 2. A. I. Pack's Political Leverage: Not Fading, Just Rebranding (Al Jazeera - Middle East)…