China Warns US Against Interfering with Iran Cooperation
Summary
China has warned the United States not to obstruct its economic and trade cooperation with Iran after Washington threatened sanctions on countries buying Iranian oil. The warning comes as Beijing says the pressure campaign could raise tensions and threaten its energy security.
Key Points
- China said its economic and trade cooperation with Iran is conducted within international law and should not be obstructed.
- Beijing warned the US and related parties against interfering after Washington threatened sanctions on countries buying Iranian oil.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said strict economic sanctions would target Iran’s oil trade.
- Chinese energy security could be affected because a large share of its oil and LNG imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
