China warns it will safeguard interests after US widens Iran sanctions
By The BriefBrief
China warned it will safeguard its interests after the US widened sanctions against Iran. The US threatened to isolate countries that continue doing business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.
WHO:China
WHAT:China warned it would safeguard its interests following the US widening sanctions against Iran and its threat to isolate countries that do business with Tehran.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 6:56 AM ET
WHERE:China
WHY:The warning was triggered by the US widening sanctions against Iran and threatening to isolate nations that continue business with Tehran.
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