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U.S. Pushes to Isolate Iran Economically | Philadelphia News

The U.S. is escalating economic pressure on Iran by pressuring key allies like the UAE to sever trade ties, deepening Iran’s isolation amid already fragile economic conditions. With Iran’s trade heavily reliant on a few partners — especially China, its largest buyer — the success of this strategy hinges on whether Beijing will comply. Regional nations face tough choices between U.S. sanctions and maintaining ties with Tehran, while alternative routes like Russia’s Caspian corridor won’t offer quick relief. The global financial system, still dominated by the dollar, amplifies the stakes as…

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