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How Trump’s ‘anaconda’ tactics put the squeeze on Iran and China

https://nypost.com/2026/05/11/opinion/how-trumps-anaconda-tactics-put-the-squeeze-on-iran-and-china/https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/12/politics/trump-xi-beijing-summit-iran-war-analysishttps://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-confront-xi-high-stakes-summit-over-china-backing-iran-russia
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Highlights
  • Trump’s Iran strategy hinges on tightening oil revenue while seeking broader leverage against rivals like China through maritime and economic pressure.
  • U.S. leverage centers on constraining Iranian oil flows and port access, forcing customers to pay market prices in dollars for the oil they need.
  • During a Beijing trip, Trump keeps Iran at the forefront while China’s response centers on Taiwan, signaling a dual-track diplomacy agenda.

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Analysis: How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi | CNN Politics

Analysis: How the Iran war could weaken Trump in his strongman showdown with Xi | CNN Politics

Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia

Trump to confront Xi at high-stakes summit over China backing for Iran, Russia

For Trump, the Beijing trip is about Iran. For China, it’s about Taiwan

For Trump, the Beijing trip is about Iran. For China, it’s about Taiwan

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Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders

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