# China vows to protect its rights as US prepares Iran sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/30300

- Reuters, 2026-08-24 08:05 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-vows-protect-its-rights-us-readies-iran-sanction-2026-08-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8bfb37b8057d00014d52bd

> China’s foreign ministry said on Monday that Beijing would closely monitor developments and take necessary measures to protect its rights as the United States prepares new Iran sanctions expected to target Tehran’s trading partners.

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