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WorldIran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare

Regional security analysts say Iran is deepening financial and military ties with China and Russia to evade U.S. sanctions and withstand Washington’s renewed “maximum pressure” campaign. Trump announced sweeping consequences for countries and businesses that sustain Iran, calling his policy an unprecedented campaign of economic warfare and isolation.

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FFox News★★★★☆2026-08-20 01:09Original

Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare
Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfareWorld