WASHINGTON/DUBAI -- China and Russia have indicated no plans to cooperate with U.S.-led efforts to reimpose economic sanctions on Iran, with both positioned to pursue trade and enhance their influence in the Middle Eastern country.
So-called snapback sanctions, set to activate Tuesday, were installed by U.S. President Donald Trump upon withdrawing from the Iran nuclear accord in May. These measures, which are designed to pressure the Islamic state to enter into a new deal, prohibit Iran's purchases of U.S. dollars as well as impact trading in metals, coal and other commodities. Additional sanctions are due to roll out later.
