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US seeks regional backing for intensified Iran economic sanctions
The United States is appealing to allies and China to support stricter economic measures against Iran, marking an escalation in its approach to Tehran's regional activities and nuclear programme.
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Washington has intensified diplomatic efforts to secure international support for comprehensive economic sanctions against Iran, signalling a hardline shift in its foreign policy approach. The push comes as the US administration seeks to build a coalition of nations willing to enforce tougher restrictions on Iranian trade and financial dealings.
US officials have been engaging with regional partners and major economic powers, including Beijing, to align on the sanctions regime. The strategy aims to limit Iran's access to global markets and financial systems, particularly targeting sectors critical to its economy.
China, a key trading partner of Iran, has faced particular pressure from Washington to curtail its commercial ties with Tehran. The move reflects broader US concerns about Iran's nuclear development and its military influence across the Middle East and South Asia.
Regional allies, including Gulf states and India, are being lobbied to adopt stronger measures against Iranian entities. The coordinated approach is designed to maximise economic pressure while deterring countries from circumventing existing sanctions.
The escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing international disagreements over the scope and effectiveness of economic measures against Iran.