# China opposes US's illegal unilateral sanctions on Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/32554

- CGTN, 2026-08-25 09:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-25/China-opposes-US-s-illegal-unilateral-sanctions-on-Iran-1PTF1MBg8eI/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China firmly rejects unilateral sanctions lacking a basis in international law or authorization from the UN Security Council. He warned that economic war and maximum pressure would deepen conflicts and disrupt global financial order, urging a return to dialogue and negotiations.

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