Key development: The US is trying to get its allies and even China to join a bigger economic squeeze on Iran.
Economy
The US wants allies and China to help squeeze Iran’s economy. It’s trying to isolate Tehran even more while the war’s stalemated and Trump’s getting heat at home. (france24)
Context: Washington made the push Thursday as Trump’s trying to turn up pressure on Iran without a military breakthrough. The idea is to get broader buy-in for sanctions and economic isolation if allies — and especially Beijing — actually go along.
Sources: france24
What to watch: Whether China and US allies actually sign on to tighter economic pressure.