# China condemns US sanctions threat over Iran trade

https://mins.news/en/video/33127

- TRT World, 2026-08-26 12:59 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54FpN0oLWxQ

> China says it will protect its interests after the United States announced broader sanctions targeting Iran and its trading partners. Beijing rejects what it calls “illegal unilateral sanctions” and says it will take all necessary measures to defend its rights.

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