NewzUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has formally requested that China support new economic sanctions against Iran. The appeal follows the collapse of negotiations intended to resolve the six-month conflict in the region and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Washington is positioning the proposed measures as a strategy to increase economic pressure and isolate the Iranian government.
In advocating for this cooperation, the US administration highlighted the potential benefits for Beijing, noting that China relies on the region for 50 percent of its energy supplies. The US argues that stabilizing the Strait of Hormuz and securing lower energy prices aligns with Chinese national interests, framing the sanctions as a necessary step toward regional economic stability.
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