# US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaign

https://mins.news/en/item/27943

- France 24, 2026-08-21 02:38 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260821-us-warns-allies-and-china-to-join-iran-economic-pressure-campaign

> The United States urged its allies and China on Thursday to participate in efforts to isolate Iran’s economy. President Donald Trump is seeking to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a wartime stalemate and mounting criticism at home.

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