NYT > World News Why China Thinks It Can Resist Trump’s Economic Threats on Iran Par : David Pierson and Berry Wang 21 août 2026 à 09:44 Beijing can squeeze U.S. critical mineral supplies and has enough oil to withstand the loss of Iranian crude, Chinese analysts say. © Go Nakamura/ReutersOil storage tanks and facilities in Shanghai in March. China has large stockpiles of oil that make it less vulnerable to energy supply disruptions.
NYT > World News Iran Must Plan to Overcome U.S. Sanctions After Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Threats, Tehran Official Says Par : Aurelien Breeden 21 août 2026 à 07:38 Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, lead negotiator in talks with Washington, made the comments after President Trump vowed an “economic D-Day” against Iran. © Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York TimesIn Tehran last month. Before the latest round of sanctions was announced, Iranians were already contending with sky-high inflation and other economic hardships.
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