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U.S. Sanctions Iran But China Plays Hard to Get | Tulsa News
The U.S. is tightening the financial screws on Iran, sanctioning nearly 60 linked groups tied to its nuclear, missile, cyber, and oil programs — including Chinese and Hong Kong entities helping Iran’s weapons efforts. But with President Trump preparing to host Xi Jinping for a major summit, Washington walks a fine line: pushing Iran hard without provoking Beijing. China, Iran’s top oil buyer, will likely comply minimally to avoid rocking the boat ahead of the meeting, claiming its ties are legal and in its own interest. Beijing may cut back on Iranian oil if U.S. goals are diplomatic…
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