# China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/31556

- The Guardian, 2026-08-25 11:43 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/25/china-us-sanctions-iran-oil

> Beijing calls threatened US secondary sanctions on entities trading with Iran illegal and says it will take all necessary measures to defend its interests. Washington has announced an initial package targeting 60 people, entities and vessels, but excluded Chinese financial institutions, amid warnings that Beijing could retaliate through financial markets or restrictions on critical-mineral exports.

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