The US presses allies and China to back President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describing the effort as focused on economic measures rather than military action. The push comes as the broader conflict context, described as ongoing and unpopular, moves toward a six-month mark.
According to multiple outlets, Bessent tells partners that they should align with US policy or position themselves against it. Free Malaysia Today reports he urges Beijing to “get with the programme,” framing participation as a choice between being with or against the United States. NDTV and The Hindu similarly highlight Bessent’s remarks, emphasizing a shift in strategy toward economic pressure on Tehran.
While the sources do not provide detailed new sanctions or specific enforcement steps, they agree on the central message: the US is seeking wider international support—particularly from major economic actors like China—for a campaign aimed at increasing pressure on Iran. The outlets differ mainly in how they phrase Bessent’s remarks and how they characterize the overall strategy, but all attribute the initiative to US Treasury leadership and its outreach to allies and Beijing.
