Economic intelligence on Iran and China is shaping Trump’s strategy

Published April 23, 2026 6:00am ET | Updated April 23, 2026 10:19am ET



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U.S. intelligence community products are clearly driving President Donald Trump’s evolving strategy on how to end the war in Iran.

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