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POLITICSAug 24Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exemptThe Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."CNBC
CONFLICTAug 24China and Jordan call for Strait of Hormuz to get back to normal after US-Iran conflictChina and Jordan have called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and for the ceasefire between the United States and Iran to be maintained, in a joint statement issued during King Abdullah’s visit to Beijing. They also said they wanted to see “a comprehensive solution addressing the root causes of tension … through dialogue and negotiation, ensuring full respect for the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of regional countries”. Peace talks between the US and Iran...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran warThe cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 24South Korea says US cut joint marine drill over Iran war constraintsSouth Korea said on Monday that the United States had cancelled a large joint amphibious landing exercise scheduled for next month due to constraints on force availability caused by the war with Iran. The biennial Ssangyong drills involve marine forces from South Korea and the US and are designed to strengthen combined operations, typically involving warships, aircraft and ground forces rehearsing amphibious landings. The cancellation follows US President Donald Trump’s order last week to scale...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 24US - S . Korea drills ditched due to Iran war constraintsJoint military drills between the US and South Korea have been canceled because of constraints related to the Iran war. This indicates a shift in military priorities due to geopolitical tensions.theadvocate.com.au · Australia
MILITARYAug 24South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran warThe cancellation follows US President Donald Trump's order last week to scale down the separate annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises, cutting the joint drills from 11 days to five.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYAug 24US - S . Korea drills ditched due to Iran war constraintswesternadvocate.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTAug 24China next move ? US readies greatest financial offensive against IranThe United States is reportedly preparing a significant 'financial offensive' against Iran, amidst speculation about China's future actions. This suggests escalating geopolitical tensions and potential economic confrontation.thenews.com.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSAug 24US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detenteExerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.Al Jazeera [en]
MILITARYAug 24U.S. cancels joint Marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraintsThe United States cancelled a joint amphibious landing drill scheduled for ‌next month with South Korea, Seoul's Marine Corps said on Monday, after Washington cited constraints on the…Japan Today
CONFLICTAug 23Iran says any country joining U . S . economic war to be considered enemy -- China Economic Neten.ce.cn · China
POLITICSBREAKINGAug 22China defies US sanctions and breaks Iran oil blockadebankingnews.gr · Greece
BUSINESSAug 22Iranian crude supplies to China declined amid U . S . blockadeIranian crude oil shipments to China have decreased due to a U.S. blockade. This development highlights the impact of international sanctions on global energy trade.iranoilgas.com · Iran
POLITICSAug 21Trump Needs China’s Help to Effectively Sanction IranBut Tehran’s top crude buyer appears unwilling to play ball.Foreign Policy
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US demand to join toughest ever Iran sanctionsChina has refused the U.S. demand to participate in intensified sanctions against Iran. This signifies a diplomatic divergence between the two global powers on international policy.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 21China rejects US demand on Iranshanghainews.net · China
POLITICSAug 21US warns allies and China to join Iran economic pressure campaignThe United States on Thursday urged allies and China to join its campaign to isolate Iran's economy, as President Donald Trump seeks to intensify pressure on Tehran amid a stalemate in the war and growing domestic criticism.France 24 [en]
CONFLICTAug 21Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China supportAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 20US urges China to back its ‘most crushing economic operation’ against IranUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday urged China to join Washington’s latest efforts to economically pressure and isolate Iran after negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the six-month conflict collapsed. “Keep in mind, the Chinese get 50 per cent of their energy from the Gulf. So, it would do them a big service to get with the programme,” Bessent told CNBC when asked whether the new economic sanctions would include China. Bessent also said that “many conversations are...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 20Iran , China and Turkey rank as IEA top three diplomatic partners since 2021 | Ariana NewsIran, China, and Turkey are identified as the top three diplomatic partners of the IEA since 2021. This indicates significant international relations involving these countries.ariananews.af · Afghanistan
MILITARYAug 20Alarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year allianceTrump's order to scale back military drills rattles Seoul, reviving doubts over US security guarantees.Al Jazeera [en]
BUSINESSAug 19AM Markets Need to Know: Iran escalation risk, Nvidia H200 shipments to China, and moreThe article highlights key market considerations including potential escalation risks involving Iran and shipments of Nvidia H200 to China. These factors are presented as important for morning market understanding.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 18The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags onAs the Iran war spills over into the Red Sea – a crucial chokepoint for Asia-Europe trade – China has marked a milestone by launching its first regular service through the Arctic’s Northern Sea Route (NSR), a development welcomed by Russia. The route, which runs along Russia’s northern Arctic coast, slashes travel time compared with alternative paths. A journey from Ningbo city on China’s southeast coast to Felixstowe in the United Kingdom takes just 20 days – about half the time required for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Beijing maps strategy to counter US pressure on Iran and challenge unipolarityBeijing is reportedly formulating a strategy to counteract US pressure on Iran and challenge the existing unipolar global order. This indicates a significant geopolitical maneuver with international implications.bankingnews.gr · Greece