Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

US sanctions on Iran are ineffective due to China's continued oil purchases

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The Trump administration's 'toughest sanctions in history' against Iran are characterized as routine enforcement, with marginal additional economic pressure, because their effectiveness is limited as long as China continues to purchase Iranian oil. To make sanctions effective, the US would need to target Chinese financial institutions and refineries.