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  "id": 3223272,
  "title": "China says will ‘safeguard own interests’ after US vows Iran sanctions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/china-says-will-safeguard-own-interests-after-us-vows-iran-sanctions",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:20:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/china-says-will-safeguard-own-interests-after-us-vows-iran-sanctions/"
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  "account": "On Tuesday, China pledged to protect its own interests in response to Washington's announcement of economic sanctions targeting Iran, likening the measures to \"economic asphyxiation\" of its crucial partner. The United States issued penalties against certain entities, including those in China, while simultaneously threatening secondary sanctions. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian affirmed China's vehement opposition to unilateral illegal sanctions, stating that Beijing would employ all necessary means to protect its rights and interests.\n\nThe situation in China and its relationship with Iran sparked diverse opinions. Amid the controversy, the UK travel advisory divided public opinion, with trade complications cited as a source of insecurity. Simultaneously, the United States removed Syria from the state sponsor of terrorism list. Treasury Secretary committed to eradicating every \"economic lifeline\" of Iran. All rights reserved; this report, along with other digital content on the website, is protected from reproduction, publication, broadcast, rewriting, or redistribution in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.",
  "summary": "China’s foreign ministry states it will protect its interests and opposes ‘illegal unilateral sanctions’ after the US announced new penalties targeting Ira Read More: https://punchng.com/china-says-will-safeguard-own-interests-after-us-vows-iran-sanctions/",
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