China rejects Donald Trump’s push for 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran
China says US 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution
China has firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's call for sanctions and pressure on Iran, stating that such actions will not resolve the Middle East conflict. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, told reporters that the US campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, dubbed "economic terrorism" by Tehran, is doomed to fail.
Lin emphasized that China opposes illegal unilateral sanctions without international legal backing or UN Security Council authorization. He urged all parties to adopt responsible measures and resolve the issue through political and diplomatic means. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended Trump's push for economic pressure on Tehran, hinting that private conversations with China might follow.
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