Global TradeMay 09, 2026
U.S. Escalates Sanctions on Networks Supporting Iran’s Military Programs
The U.S. Treasury has targeted entities in China and the Middle East to disrupt military procurement and financial flows.
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US Broadens Sanctions Against Global Network Supporting Iran
By targeting entities across China and the Middle East, the U.S. is tightening its grip on international trade routes used to bypass geopolitical restrictions. These measures further polarize trade relations between Western economies and the China-Iran-Russia bloc.