Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare

Iran is deepening ties with Russia and China through BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to blunt U.S. sanctions, analysts warn.

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Iran taps financial lifeline, Russian arms as Trump escalates 'crushing' economic warfare