US Seeks Allied and Chinese Support for Economic Pressure Campaign on Iran

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled that the Trump administration is prioritizing economic measures over military action in its standoff with Iran. The approach marks a strategic shift in how Washington intends to exert pressure on Tehran. The US is actively seeking support from both its allies and China to strengthen this economic campaign. The push comes as Trump's broader confrontational posture toward Iran approaches the six-month mark amid domestic unpopularity.

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