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China’s Iran Gambit Amid U.S. Pressure | Texas News
The U.S. is tightening its grip on Iran’s global finances, but China’s role as Iran’s top trade partner and oil buyer adds a major complication. With President Trump set to host Xi Jinping next month, both sides are walking a razor’s edge—China insists its dealings with Iran are legal and necessary for its own interests, while the U.S. pushes for compliance without triggering a diplomatic rupture. Analysts predict China will comply minimally, avoiding direct confrontation but sidestepping U.S. demands like indirect oil shipments. Sanctions have already hit some Chinese entities, but with the…
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