China has announced it will defend its national interests following U.S. plans to impose sanctions aimed at the economic isolation of Iran. The announcement, made on Tuesday, comes in response to U.S. measures targeting entities that engage in trade with the Islamic Republic.
The diplomatic friction centers on bilateral ties between Beijing and Tehran, with China emphasizing the legitimacy of its cooperative relationship with the sanctioned nation. The U.S. sanctions are designed to exert severe economic pressure on Iran, directly impacting foreign trade partners such as China that maintain commercial ties with the Iranian government.
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