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UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
May 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET
China widens oil purchases to extend influence
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The article says China is expanding oil purchases to extend influence from the US to Iran.
WHO: China
WHAT: China widens oil purchases to extend influence involving US and Iran.
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The article indicates the purpose is to extend influence.
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