China represents Washington’s biggest test, buying more than 80% of Iran’s seaborne crude, while sanctions against major Chinese banks could trigger significant economic and diplomatic fallout.

US President Donald Trump is preparing to take his campaign against Iran into a new phase, with Washington threatening tougher sanctions and economic isolation in a bid to force…

By Yasmine Ghania and Kanishka SinghCAIRO/WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. threatened Iran with what it called "the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled" as it…

The United States is unveiling new sanctions against Iran today. These measures aim to cripple Iran's economy by targeting its oil sales. China buys most of Iran's oil and…

The TOI correspondent from Washington: US president Donald Trump is preparing to turn his military campaign against Iran into a global economic choke after warning countries…

China faces particular risk as US weighs penalties on banks and Iranian oil buyers