Iran Defiant as US Widens Sanctions, China Vows to Maintain Ties
Iran has vowed retaliation and defiance in the face of new, expanded US sanctions, which Washington has termed an 'economic D-Day.' Meanwhile, China has warned against extending sanctions to its trade with Iran, asserting it will protect its interests and not sever ties.
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Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions - AP News
Photos of daily life in Tehran as Iran braces for new US sanctions AP News
Read full article →Trump may hope sanctions will pressure Iran's regime, its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions ar an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.
Read full article →China Defends Cooperation With Iran Amid US Warnings | Opening Trade 8/25/2026
Beijing threatened to retaliate against the US and signaled it won’t back away from its cooperation with Iran after the Trump administration’s latest sanctions targeted businesses in China and Hong Kong. Bessent unveiled dozens of new sanctions on entities, individuals and vessels, but the main thrust of a high-profile press conference was threatening so-called secondary sanctions against companies and countries that continue doing business with Iran. The Opening Trade has everything you nee...
Read full article →China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran
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 b...
By Julian Borger Senior international correspondent
Read full article →Iran defiant in face of new U.S. sanctions, promises to respond forcefully
Iran pledged to fight back against expanded U.S. sanctions aimed at isolating its economy, expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's pressure campaign.
Read full article →Beijing warns it will not sever ties with Iran after US vows ‘economic D-Day’
China threatened to retaliate against the US, after the Trump administration announced a fresh economic campaign to strangle the Iranian regime, which counts Beijing as a major trading partner.
By Lisa Visentin
Read full article →Seoul assessing impact of expanded US sanctions on Iran
South Korea is assessing the potential impact of Washington's sweeping new sanctions campaign against Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday, as concerns grow that the measures could push up global oil prices and add another source of friction between the United States and China. The US on Monday launched "Operation Economic Outcast," expanding the risk of secondary sanctions for third parties doing business with Iran in five key sectors — digital assets, technology, gold, aviation a
By The Korea Herald
Read full article →China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted
Read full article →China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted - Arab News
China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted Arab News
Read full article →Iran vows to fight back as US expands sanctions
Iran pledged Tuesday to retaliate against expanded U.S. sanctions intended to isolate its economy, expressing confidence that key trading partners would withstand pressure from Was...
Read full article →Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions - Graphic Online
Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions Graphic Online
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