New Actor: China Denounces US Sanctions on Iran

China condemned the United States for expanding Iran sanctions to cover companies that trade with Tehran. It said it would take all necessary measures to protect its interests and denounced the campaign as economic warfare.

China is a key buyer of Iranian oil and has called for a ceasefire, arguing sanctions will not end the conflict. Its warning puts Washington’s push to isolate Tehran up against resistance from Iran’s main trading partner and signals possible retaliation if Chinese firms are targeted.

AI-synthesized from multiple reported sources