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Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support 

21 August 2026
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By Shola Lawal, Edna Mohamed and Enes Abuomer

Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026

  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that Washington will impose the “toughest sanctions in history” to “collapse” the Iranian government, calling on other nations, including China, to join the effort.
  • China has criticised the US president’s “economic D-Day” push against Iran, warning that additional sanctions will fail to resolve ongoing disputes.

 

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