# US sanctions on Iran could test ties with China, Iraq and Türkiye, economist says

https://mins.news/en/video/26827

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-20 01:17 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNxBNgN02yE

> US President Donald Trump announced what he called a “crushing economic operation” against Iran and warned countries aiding Tehran of “tremendous economic consequences.” Brandeis University professor Nader Habibi told Al Jazeera that China is the main target of the sanctions, followed by Iraq and Türkiye, while the UAE’s recent trade embargo was likely induced by Washington.

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