China Rejects Expanded U.S. Sanctions on Iran, Vows to Protect Legitimate Interests
On August 24, 2026, the US expanded sanctions on Iran, targeting aviation, digital assets, gold, shipping, tech, and adding about 60 entities.
CHINA,POLITICS
Global N Press
8/25/20261 min read
On August 24, 2026, the United States expanded economic sanctions on Iran, targeting the aviation, digital assets, gold, shipping and technology sectors and adding about 60 Iran-linked entities, individuals and vessels to its sanctions list. The measures increased pressure on other countries, including China, which remains a major trading partner of Iran. On August 25, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Beijing opposed unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law or authorization from the U.N. Security Council, arguing that economic warfare and maximum pressure would not resolve the dispute and could instead intensify tensions and create wider risks.
Asked about Chinese entities affected by the U.S. measures, Lin said China’s cooperation with Iran is conducted within the framework of international law and should not be disrupted, adding that Beijing would take necessary steps to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. The dispute highlights a widening policy gap between Washington and Beijing over Iran and the use of economic sanctions, while the conflict continues to affect energy markets and the broader global financial system.
