ally

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Trump and Pakistan have also credited a last-minute intervention by China, a major Iranian ally, for helping to get the talks over the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Crucially, a Hormuz toll system would likely be opposed by China, a key ally of Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Zampolli, a longtime ally of Trump, is currently the U.S. special envoy for global partnerships and served on the board of the Kennedy Center in the previous Trump administration.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

But more recently, close US ally Japan has drastically reduced its once-substantial imports of Iranian oil as part of international pressure over Tehran's nuclear activities.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Vinnie learned the hard way that an ally needs to ally himself with his friends. almond.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner