U.S. Sanctions Iran But China Plays Hard to Get | Tulsa News

The U.S. is tightening the financial screws on Iran, sanctioning nearly 60 linked groups tied to its nuclear, missile, cyber, and oil programs — including Chinese and Hong Kong entities helping Iran’s weapons efforts. But with President Trump preparing to host Xi Jinping for a major summit, Washington walks a fine line: pushing Iran hard without provoking Beijing. China, Iran’s top oil buyer, will likely comply minimally to avoid rocking the boat ahead of the meeting, claiming its ties are legal and in its own interest. Beijing may cut back on Iranian oil if U.S. goals are diplomatic concessions — not regime collapse — and won’t fully sever ties unless absolutely necessary. With Xi’s visit looming, Trump won’t risk alienating China, making this a high-stakes geopolitical dance where both sides play it cautious. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/706b80c92218988b