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US sanctions could threaten China’s purchases of Iranian oil

China is identified as the largest buyer of Iranian oil, while US sanctions threaten those trade ties amid the US-Israel war on Iran.

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Why it matters

Disruption to Iranian oil sales could intensify regional tensions and affect energy markets.

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  1. China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil. Could US sanctions threaten those ties? | US-Israel war on Iran ↗theguardian.com · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 3:01 AM UTC
  2. China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil. Could US sanctions threaten those ties? ↗aol.co.uk · Recorded source date: Aug 25, 2026, 4:17 AM UTC

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