The US launches a sanctions campaign against Iran, increasing friction with China, which South Korea is assessing.
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Updated Aug 26
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The US launches a sanctions campaign against Iran, increasing friction with China, which South Korea is assessing.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- US imposes sanctions on a Hong Kong entity, while China rejects the policy amid fresh US sanctions on Iran.Sub-event
- The U.S. has imposed sanctions targeting Iran's trading partners.Sub-event
US sanctions on Iran escalate tensions, while South Korea assesses the geopolitical fallout.1 source
US imposed new sanctions on Iran, prompting China to defend its cooperation with Tehran.1 source
Beijing issued a warning against US secondary sanctions targeting Iran.1 source
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The United States is pursuing a deal with Iran to ease sanctions pressure while simultaneously launching a sanctions campaign targeting Chinese firms.Also in this story
- A sanctions bill passed by the House extends US pressure on Iran.
- The US has imposed sanctions on Iran's trade and nuclear program, while China continues to import oil from Iran.
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