{
  "id": 3219264,
  "title": "China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/china-says-its-cooperation-with-iran-should-not-be-disrupted",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T07:49:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/east-asia/china-iran-cooperation-us-sanctions-6339551"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BEIJING: China's cooperation with Iran must remain unimpeded, according to a statement from the country's foreign ministry on Tuesday, Aug 25, in response to recent US sanctions against Iran. Spokesperson Lin Jian emphasized that China adheres to international law in its dealings with Iran and will take all necessary actions to protect its rights and interests. The US recently announced sanctions targeting 60 individuals, entities, and vessels, aiming to restrict Iran's economic resources, but refrained from implementing the most stringent measures.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "China vows to keep Iran cooperation unhindered",
    "Foreign ministry statement on Aug 25",
    "US sanctions target 60 individuals and entities"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Reuters Business via SCMP",
        "title": "China’s J-16s face off against Egypt’s Rafales in combat drills as Iran war rumbles on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/chinas-j-16s-face-off-against-egypts-rafales-in-combat-drills-as-iran",
        "published": "2026-08-25T10:00:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}