China Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. Iran Sanctions Amid Oil Trade Concerns
China warned the United States on August 25, 2026, that it would take 'all necessary measures' to protect its interests if the U.S. expanded sanctions against Iran. The U.S. Treasury Secretary announced sanctions targeting Chinese and Hong Kong-based companies involved in Iran trade, prompting China to vow retaliation. China's Foreign Ministry condemned the sanctions as 'illegal unilateral sanctions' and emphasized its commitment to safeguarding its economic ties with Iran.
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Are Trump’s Sanctions Strangling Iran’s Economy? Al Arabiya English
The President of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, during a meeting with the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, stated that the economic pressures by Washington against Iran will be fruitless, and the Iranian people, with dignity, will reclaim their rights, considering the violation of America's commitments in implementing the Islamabad Memorandum and the economic encirclement plan against Iran.
A reputable American publication stated that the president of this country was placed under sanctions due to a military defeat by Iran, and wrote that there is also a possibility that the new sanctions will be ineffective.
After an inconclusive military campaign, Washington is leaning on the dollar because coercion now costs less than another failed air war Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran's economy is poised for more instability as the Trump administration tries to coerce other countries into ending all financial dealings with the Islamic Republic
Iran scrambles to sustain trade as US threatens to sanction countries that refuse to break ties AP News
America’s new sanctions are unlikely to topple Iran’s regime The Economist
The United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on nearly 60 Iran-linked entities, spanning digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, as Washington seeks to “sever every economic lifeline” that sustains Tehran. Beijing denounced the measures, with the Chinese foreign ministry calling them “illegal unilateral sanctions” and vowing to “take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its rights and interests”. With the fresh sanctions complicating an already delicate diplomatic...
Washington's strategy of putting maximum economic pressure on Iran is tempered by its desire to smooth political tensions with China.
US-Iran war: New US sanctions target Iran's economy and trade WION
Will US sanctions on Iran bite? It may depend on China Arab News
Amid US threats against Tehran's trading partners, Beijing asserts its firmness while seeking to avoid escalation just one month ahead of a new meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
The new economic war by the US against Iran has not yet begun, but China's threats and concerns over the consequences of sanctions have placed Washington facing a new front.
Beijing has vowed to retaliate against Washington’s expanded Iran sanctions targeting Chinese entities, threatening a clash that could erode recent stability in the US-China relationship and become a new flashpoint weeks before President Xi Jinping visits the US, according to observers. But they say that efforts on both sides, such as this week’s Track 1.5 dialogue, could serve as a check on tensions and allow each side to understand the other’s concerns. The US on Monday announced fresh...
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China warned of reprisals against possible United States sanctions as the Trump administration launched “economic D-Day” in a bid to isolate Iran following six months of military conflict. “China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters on Tuesday. Economic warfare would “only serve to fuel tensions and lead to risk spillover”, he said. The US on Monday demanded countries take “immediate action” to cut economic...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian on Tuesday (August 25) emphasized that his country is very ...
Beijing threatens Trump over Iran sanctions and says it will strike back at US if China suffers Daily Mail
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular news briefing that China will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests. BEIJING – China reiterated on Tuesday that it firmly opposes illegal, unilateral sanctions lacking any basis in international law and unauthorized by the United Nations Security Council, following reports saying [...]
China’s Xi signals defiance as US threatens sanctions over Iran help The Straits Times
China reacts sharply to US sanctions against Iran nhk.or.jp
If it depends on the US, Iran will become an economic pariah entirely. The Emirates announced a trade boycott last week, but especially the cooperation of China is crucial and Beijing speaks threatening language ... towards the US.
China is angrily pushing back against the President Donald Trump administration on new sanctions against Iran that will harm it.
China warns US it could retaliate over Iran sanctions WION
China rebukes Trump’s economic pressure campaign seeking to isolate Iran The Washington Post
US sanctions threaten China’s Iranian oil lifeline as Hormuz blockade cuts imports 48% thenationalnews.com
China says will 'safeguard own interests' after US vows Iran sanctions - Region - World Ahram Online
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China will take all necessary measures to resolutely protect its legitimate interests despite the pressure coming from the United States due to Beijing's support of Tehran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Tuesday.
China warns US of retaliation over expansion of Iran sanctions Middle East Eye
China has advocated for a ceasefire, insisting US sanctions will not resolve the Middle East conflict.
Among the measures announced by the U.S. Treasury secretary are companies based in mainland China and Hong Kong
China has warned that it will take measures to protect its interests after the United States announced plans to expand economic sanctions against Iran and countries that continue trading with Tehran. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Beijing strongly opposed what he described as “illegal unilateral sanctions” and would take “all necessary measures” to […] The post China warns of retaliation after US expands Iran sanctions appeared first on Tribune Online.
China challenges the new U.S. sanctions against Iran and assures that it will protect its interests and trade with Tehran.
China warns US as Iran sanctions widen; Tehran says it is 'fully prepared' WION
Beijing warned that it will take "all necessary measures" if Washington expands its offensive against Chinese companies linked to Iranian oil. Tensions are rising among the powers as the summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping approaches
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran Explainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties? China has denounced the threat of US sanctions for its trade with Iran, saying any such measures would be illegal, and warned it will take “all necessary measures” to protect its national interests. Beijing’s rejection of the US threat of secondary sanctions for any country or entity continuing to trade with Tehran had been predicted. China buys an estimated 80% of Iran’s oil exports and it has defied previous US efforts to limit the flow of revenue to the Tehran regime. Continue reading...
China warns against unilateral sanctions after U.S. vows "economic asphyxiation" of Iran Xinhua
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
China warns US against expanding Iran sanctions to Chinese firms Middle East Eye
China to Protect Interests Amid US Sanctions on Iran Al Arabiya English
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ if Washington expands crackdown on business with Tehran
China says it will 'safeguard its own interests' after US vows Iran sanctions Times of Malta
China vowed on Tuesday to defend its interests, as Washington presented plans for an economic 'stranglehold' on Iran.
China vows to 'protect legitimate rights' amid US sanctions threats over Iran trade Azərtac