Trump, Netanyahu agreed US should press Iran to cut oil sales to China, Axios reports
Summary
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed that the US should press Iran to reduce its oil exports to China amid diplomatic efforts and military positioning.
Key Points
- President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to exert maximum pressure on Iran to cut oil exports to China.
- China accounts for over 80 percent of Iran's oil exports, so any reduction would substantially impact Iran's oil revenue.
- The US and Iranian diplomats had talks on Iran's nuclear program through Omani mediators recently.
- The US has positioned a naval flotilla in the region, preparing for potential prolonged military operations against Iran.
