Trump’s Sanctions: Iran Trade Talks vs. Airstrikes Threat
- It is indeed inevitable that china, the largest importer of Iranian crude oil, will be hit.
- "We will resolutely protect our legitimate and lawful rights and interests."
- imposition of additional tariffs on Iran's trading partners also jeopardized the truce in the U.S.-China trade war agreed upon by president Trump and President Xi Jinping at the...
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trump: 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
It is indeed inevitable that china, the largest importer of Iranian crude oil, will be hit.
White House says diplomatic solution is top priority
“Airstrikes against Iran are also an option.”
Iran: “We are ready to sit at the negotiating table”
WSJ also reports, “Trump is leaning towards military attack”
Iran protest death toll: 648, could reach up to 6,000
The U.S. imposition of additional tariffs on Iran’s trading partners also jeopardized the truce in the U.S.-China trade war agreed upon by president Trump and President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju in October last year. Tensions between the two countries may increase as President Trump prepares for a summit with President Xi in Beijing in April.
Iranian police officers attend a pro-government rally held in Tehran, Iran on the 12th (local time).This rally, held amidst the recent spread of anti-government protests, is interpreted as an attempt to show off the solidarity of the regime. Reuters Yonhap News
However, President Trump is not ruling out the possibility of a military attack on Iran. The wall Street Journal (WSJ) and Axios, citing white House officials, reported that President Trump is leaning toward authorizing a military strike against Iran. Senior White house staff, including Vice President JD Vance, are prioritizing a diplomatic