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Xi signals defiance as U.S. threatens sanctions for Iran support

Beijing said its relationship with Iran "should not be disrupted or undermined" and that China will take "all necessary measures" to safeguard its interests.

Xi signals defiance as U.S. threatens sanctions for Iran support

China's government has signaled its defiance towards the United States' potential sanctions over its economic ties with Iran. In response to the U.S.'s sanctioning of numerous Chinese entities and the threat to target a "major financial institution," Beijing expressed that its relationship with Iran should not be disrupted or undermined.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian revealed that China will employ all necessary measures to protect its interests. This response highlights the potential for a new confrontation between the world's two most powerful nations, as the U.S. escalates its economic pressure on Iran in hopes of achieving a favorable deal.

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