Why Bessent's Iran D-Day Threat Hinges on His Willingness to Hit China
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but executing such aggressive sanctions could force the US into confrontation with China, Iran's primary trading partner. The strategy hinges on whether the US is willing to impose significant economic pressure on Beijing to effectively isolate Iran. Bloomberg analysts assess the realistic probability of the US pursuing such confrontational actions against China.
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