Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:12pm on 25 Aug 2026,Tuesday International
China has vowed to protect its interests after the US announced wider sanctions targeting Iran and countries trading with Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said Beijing opposed what it called “illegal unilateral sanctions” and would take necessary measures to safeguard its rights. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that nations, banks and businesses maintaining financial ties with Iran could face isolation. China remains Iran’s largest oil buyer, with analysts estimating that around 90% of Iranian oil exports go to China. India and Russia could also be affected, but neither has yet responded.
