Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran
Beijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say.
Iran Must Plan to Overcome ‘Unjust Sanctions,’ Top Tehran Official Says
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with the United States, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran.
The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran
President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.
Trump Threat Puts Focus on Iran’s Trading Partners
President Trump appeared to suggest that the United States would impose economic penalties on countries that do business with Iran, though he did not specify what actions he would take.
As Iran and U.S. Settle Into an Uneasy Standoff, Who Will Blink First?
For weeks, there has been no diplomatic progress, but also no full-scale fighting, as both sides seem to believe they can hold out longer than the other.
Trump Threatens Economic Pain for Countries That Help Iran
The president did not specify what actions he would take, and he has on other occasions abandoned threats to dramatically escalate the war with Iran.
Trump, With Limited Options in Iran, Tries Economic Pressure — Again
Iran has survived decades of sanctions. Faced with more, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said.
As Iran War Turns Into Economic Battle, a New U.S. Strategy Recalls Old Ones
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.