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flag U.S. and Israel agreed to target Iran’s oil exports to China to increase pressure ahead of nuclear talks.

flag U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed during a February 11, 2026, White House meeting to intensify economic pressure on Iran by targeting its oil exports to China, which account for over 80% of its sales. flag The move is part of a broader "maximum pressure" strategy aimed at reducing Iran’s revenue and influencing its nuclear negotiations, which are mediated by Oman. flag The U.S. has taken steps including sanctions on Iran’s "shadow fleet" and issued an executive order granting authority to impose tariffs on countries trading with Iran. flag A U.S. naval flotilla remains deployed in the region, signaling military readiness. flag While Trump expressed cautious openness to diplomacy, Netanyahu remained skeptical, and U.S. officials remain doubtful Iran will make meaningful concessions.

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