"China is expected to overtake Germany as Iran's biggest trading partner this year," reports the Washington Post. Also, "with the benefit of record high oil prices, Iran is likely to be able to withstand the new U.S. sanctions." As usual these days, everyone seems to come out smelling like a rose except the U.S.

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"China is expected to overtake Germany as Iran's biggest trading partner this year," reports the Washington Post. Also, "with the benefit of record high oil prices, Iran is likely to be able to withstand the new U.S. sanctions." As usual these days, everyone seems to come out smelling like a rose except the U.S.

Authors Bio:

Russ Wellen is the nuclear deproliferation editor for OpEdNews. He's also on the staffs of Freezerbox and Scholars & Rogues.

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