China threatened the US with retaliation after the announcement of sanctions on Iran that could affect its secret agreements

The Ibex 35 index in Madrid rose 0.41% during Tuesday's mid-session, trending toward the 20,200-point mark. This performance follows a 0.7% gain recorded in the previous session, which had placed the index near 20,100 points. Market activity coincides with global oil prices remaining under 90 dollars per barrel.

Simultaneously, the United States Treasury Department, led by Secretary Scott Bessent, has initiated a new sanctions campaign titled "Economic Pariah." The operation is designed to restrict Iran's economic options and increase financial pressure on the country, marking a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions approximately six months into the current cycle of diplomatic and economic friction.