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Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran
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World — Julian Borger Senior international correspondent
Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran
Explainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties?
China has denounced the threat of US sanctions for its trade with Iran , saying any such measures would be illegal, and warned it will take “all necessary measures” to protect its national interests.
Beijing’s rejection of the US threat of secondary sanctions for any country or entity continuing to trade with Tehran had been predicted. China buys an estimated 80% of Iran’s oil exports and it has defied previous US efforts to limit the flow of revenue to the Tehran regime.
Explainer: could US sanctions threaten China-Iran ties?
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Source: The Guardian · Julian Borger Senior international correspondent. Published 25 Aug 2026, 11:43 am.
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