# China says military action or sanctions will not resolve US-Iran conflict

https://mins.news/en/item/29055

- CGTN, 2026-08-21 09:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-21/Military-action-or-sanctions-will-not-help-China-says-on-US-Iran-war-1PN1axHpT5C/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> China’s Foreign Ministry reiterated that military action and sanctions cannot solve the conflict between the United States and Iran, warning that they would only raise tensions. Spokesperson Lin Jian urged dialogue and negotiations. Donald Trump announced planned economic measures against countries aiding Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi called them “economic terrorism.”

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