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China Rejects US Sanctions on Iranian Oil Imports
China has rejected new US sanctions imposed on Chinese companies accused of importing oil from Iran, with reports indicating it invoked a "blocking order." This move signals China's defiance against US efforts to curb Iran's oil trade.
3 May, 03:52 — 3 May, 07:47
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ndtvMostly Factual7h ago
China Invokes First-ever "Blocking Order" Against US Sanctions: Report
The move specifically protects five major Chinese petrochemical firms recently targeted by Washington for their alleged involvement in the Iranian oil trade.
Read full article →naked-capitalismMixed3h ago
Iran War: Trump Whinges About Iran Proposal, China Rejects New US Secondary Sanctions, Ansar Allah Threatens Saudis
Today's Iran war news: The US and Iran standoff continues, with Trump signaling he still prefers striking to blinking.
By Yves Smith
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