What Trump’s Iran sanctions mean for China, and Nevada’s battle with wildfires

China has said it opposes “illegal” unilateral sanctions, after US President Donald Trump’s administration warned that countries doing business with Iran would face consequences. We find out how the US-Israel war with Iran, and Washington’s new “financial offensive” on Tehran are affecting China – which is the largest buyer of Iranian oil.

06:26 Plus we hear from India – another of Iran’s major trading partners.

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