Event Brief
US threatens to sanction banks helping China buy Iran oil
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: The US warned banks of secondary sanctions if they support Chinese refiners buying Iranian oil.
WHO: The US
WHAT: Secondary sanctions warning to banks supporting Chinese private refiners buying Iranian oil
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To increase pressure on Tehran ahead of a leaders’ meeting.
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