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Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf Asserts Iran-China Strategic Partnership Requires No Permission

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that China's rejection of U.S. sanctions against Iran underscores a deep strategic partnership between the two nations. He emphasized that Iran-China relations do not require approval from any external party. The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States.

Ghalibaf, speaking in Tehran, stated that China's principled stance against U.S. sanctions demonstrates the strength of Iran-China relations, which extend beyond typical international diplomacy. The Iranian representative on China Affairs reiterated that the strategic alliance between the two countries is independent of any external oversight. Tehran says China's rejection of sanctions reflects a mature and self-sufficient partnership. Washington has not publicly commented on the remarks, but the U.S. has consistently imposed sanctions on Iran, citing non-compliance with nuclear agreements.

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WireIranian Students' News AgencyAug 27, 10:42 AM
Ghalibaf: Iran's partnership with China ‘needs no one's permission’

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says China's rejection of the latest round of US sanctions against Iran shows the strategic partnership between the two allies goes well beyond routine international relations, which can be subject to third-party threats and sanctions.

IndependentBangladesh PratidinAug 27, 08:55 AM
No outside approval needed for Iran-China ties: Ghalibaf - en.bd-pratidin.com

No outside approval needed for Iran-China ties: Ghalibaf en.bd-pratidin.com

StateIRNAAug 26, 11:53 PM
Iran’s partnership with China needs no one’s permission: Ghalibaf

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says China's rejection of the latest round of US sanctions against Iran shows the strategic partnership between the two allies which goes well beyond routine international relations.

WireIranian Labour News AgencyAug 26, 11:01 PM
Iran-China Relations Do Not Require Permission from Anyone

The Iranian representative on China Affairs stated that they welcome China's principled stance against illegal U.S. sanctions, saying: 'Iran-China strategic relations do not require permission from anyone.'