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The US and Iran might hold peace talks over the weekend, but Washington is not
easing its pressure campaign. Treasury
Secretary Scott Bessent warns that any country doing business with Iran could face US sanctions.
He added that two Chinese banks have already been notified.
This comes as the US ramps up economic pressure on Tehran.
NTD's Flora Huang brings us the latest.
The Trump administration says it wants to make one message clear.
Doing business with Iran or buying Iranian oil means supporting Iran's terror proxy networks, and that would trigger US sanctions.
Here's what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday.
But I will tell you that two Chinese banks received the letters from the US Treasury.
I'm not going to identify the banks, but we told them that if we can prove that there is Iranian money flowing through your accounts, then we are willing to put on secondary sanctions.
Earlier this week, the US Treasury issued a warning to banks in China, Hong Kong, the UAE, and other countries.
Especially China, whose purchases of Iranian oil have served as Tehran's economic lifeline.
Uh Iran is the or used to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
Uh China was purchasing more than 90% of their oil, uh which is about 8% of China's energy needs.
Uh we believe this blockade in the straits, uh there will be a pause of Chinese buying.
Bessent did not name the Chinese banks, but it marks the latest US warning to China not to aid Iran economically.
Affairs Professor Sun Guoxiang shared his views on why Bessent kept the banks anonymous.
First, the US applies targeted pressure while keeping the door open.
Second, it amplifies a chilling effect, creating widespread anxiety across banking circles in China, Hong Kong, and beyond.
as banks wonder whether they're involved.
Finally, it preserves flexibility.
If the other side cooperates, escalation isn't necessary.
If not, action can be taken publicly later.
The US Treasury posted on that that it's doubling down on what it calls economic fury and maintaining maximum pressure on Iran.
The warning comes after President Trump said he secured Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping's promise that China would not aid Iran militarily.
Trump previously threatened 50% tariffs on China if it's caught sending weapons to Iran.
The White House now says the administration is monitoring the situation closely, warning that the tariff card remains on the table.
Meanwhile, President Trump still plans to visit Beijing on May 14th and 15th to resume a delayed summit with Xi Jinping.
Flora Huang, NTD News.
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