US boycott of Iran risks being godsend for China and Russia

Both nations prioritize oil and gas interests over cooperation

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Tehran braces for so-called snapback sanctions triggered by Washington's withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear accord.

RYO NAKAMURA and HIDEMITSU KIBE, Nikkei staff writers

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.

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