US demands allies and China back economic war against Iran

The United States is escalating its economic pressure on Iran, demanding that allies and even China join a new campaign to isolate Tehran and force its government's collapse. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared the U.S. is moving from military to economic tactics, aiming for "economic isolation on a scale never seen before."

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It's going to work in Iran and it's going to cause the regime to collapse.

Bessent issued a stark warning to allies, stating they are "with us or against us." While acknowledging that discussions with China might be private, he urged Beijing to "join the plan." This economic offensive is seen as an alternative to large-scale military operations, though Bessent cautioned that this stance is "for now."

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It's going to be the largest coordinated economic isolation operation in the history of the world.

President Donald Trump announced the "crushing" economic operation, threatening severe consequences for any country or entity providing a lifeline to Iran. In response, Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned the U.S. sanctions as "economic terrorism" and "crimes against humanity," vowing that those responsible "deserve to be judged and punished."

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They are with us or against us.

As the conflict in the Middle East stagnates, Trump appears to be employing this unprecedented economic warfare to corner Tehran. However, Iran remains defiant, dismissing the U.S. strategy as a "failed policy" and an attempt to distract from domestic crises. The Iranian foreign minister suggested the U.S. plan aims to "distract from its own crisis."

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many conversations are better had in private, but he urged Beijing to 'join the plan.'