
Beijing threatens response if Washington tightens Iran business crackdown
Chinese officials say retaliation is possible should the US widen its enforcement against firms trading with Tehran.
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Chinese officials say retaliation is possible should the US widen its enforcement against firms trading with Tehran.

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Tehran responds after Washington described its latest sanctions push against Iran as an economic D-Day.

Tehran responded after Washington described its latest sanctions on Iran as an "economic D-Day".