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UPDATED May 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM ET
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Trump weighs lifting sanctions on Chinese firms buying Iran oil
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Trump said he is considering lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil and will decide soon.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Said he is weighing lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil and will make a decision soon
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 7:29 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He said he is weighing lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil and will have a decision soon
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