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China threatens retaliation over expanded US sanctions targeting Iran oil trade
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First seen: Aug 25, 2026, 4:46 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 25, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
China warned the United States of retaliation if sanctions affect its trade in Iranian oil.
SO WHAT?
The dispute could intensify US-China tensions and disrupt Iranian oil flows.
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wmal.comen
China Dismisses U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
Aug 25, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
gulf-times.comen
China says will 'safeguard own interests' after US vows Iran sanctions
Aug 25, 2026, 6:31 PM UTC
aljazeera.comen
China says will safeguard its own interests as US expands Iran sanctions
Aug 25, 2026, 6:02 PM UTC
timesofindia.indiatimes.comen
China warns US of retaliation if Trump's 'Economic D-Day' sanctions hit their Iran oil trade
Aug 25, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC
middleeasteye.neten
China warns US of retaliation over expansion of Iran sanctions
Aug 25, 2026, 4:46 PM UTC