NYT Economy
Bombing Iran: The Gift That Keeps on Giving - to China's Rare-Earth Monopoly
The U.S. bombed Iran, used up half its stealth missiles, and now needs China's rare-earth minerals to restock - a plan that's going great.
2026-05-13
NYT Economy
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