# US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente

https://mins.news/en/item/30350

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 09:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/8/24/us-threat-of-economic-d-day-for-iran-tests-trumps-china-detente?traffic_source=rss

> The Trump administration says it plans to sever every economic lifeline sustaining Iran through what officials call the toughest sanctions campaign yet. Targeting China, Iran’s biggest trade partner and main oil buyer, could trigger serious retaliation from Beijing, leading analysts to question whether Washington will match its rhetoric. China says it remains committed to peace talks, while Iran has threatened retaliation against countries supporting the US measures.

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