World · 15 February 2026
Trump and Netanyahu back push to curtail Iran’s oil sales to China
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U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed at a White House meeting to step up pressure on Iran by seeking cuts to its oil exports to China, which takes over 80% of Tehran’s crude sales, according to a report citing U.S. officials. Any reduction could squeeze Iran’s vital revenue. The move comes as nuclear diplomacy continues, with U.S. naval forces deployed in the region amid ongoing talks with Iranian representatives.
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