
US economic pressure on Iran could still trigger regional escalation, experts warn
Analysts say a strategy meant to avoid conflict with Iran may instead push tensions toward military confrontation in the Gulf.
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Analysts say a strategy meant to avoid conflict with Iran may instead push tensions toward military confrontation in the Gulf.

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Beijing's response came after Washington tightened sanctions targeting Iran's oil trade and warned countries including China, the UAE and Hong Kong.

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".