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US Push to Isolate Iran Runs Into China

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 23 August 2026, 12:30 UTC 1 min read
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Aug 23rd, 2026 US Push to Isolate Iran Runs Into China The Trump administration is preparing additional measures to isolate Iran’s economy, but further pressure could mean targeting China, the dominant buyer of Iranian oil. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini is Bloomberg News Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson.

Aug 23rd, 2026 US Push to Isolate Iran Runs Into China The Trump administration is preparing additional measures to isolate Iran’s economy, but further pressure could mean targeting China, the dominant buyer of Iranian oil. Joining Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the situation with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini is Bloomberg News Senior Editor Wendy Benjaminson.
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