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US Threatens Historic Sanctions to Collapse Iran's Government as China Urges Caution

Al Jazeera EnglishAugust 21, 2026 at 12:49 AM1 views
US Threatens Historic Sanctions to Collapse Iran's Government as China Urges Caution

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in an interview with CNBC that Washington plans to implement the “toughest sanctions in history” aimed at collapsing the Iranian government. During the statement, he urged international partners, including China, to support the campaign.

Meanwhile, China strongly criticized the US administration's aggressive economic strategy against Iran, cautioning that escalating sanctions will not successfully resolve the ongoing disputes.

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