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China Rejects US Economic Pressure Campaign Against Iran
The United States wants countries to stop doing business with Iran.
It says strong economic pressure could weaken Iran’s government.
China disagrees and says sanctions will not solve the conflict.
China wants the countries involved to use talks and diplomacy instead.
China also opposes unilateral sanctions that lack international-law or United Nations Security Council authorization.
The United States has warned that countries keeping economic ties with Iran could face consequences.
Iran called the US plan economic terrorism and said it distracts from America’s debt and rising interest costs.
More details about the US measures are expected at a Monday press conference.
China said US sanctions and pressure would not resolve the Middle East conflict.
Chinese spokesperson Lin Jian called for responsible political and diplomatic measures.
Washington urged allies and China to help isolate Iran’s economy.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned countries maintaining ties with Tehran could face consequences.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the proposed campaign economic terrorism and a diversion from US economic problems.
- Who
- The governments of the United States, China, and Iran; Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian; US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
- What
- China rejected the US effort to economically isolate Iran and said sanctions and pressure would not resolve the conflict.
- Where
- The statements were made during a Chinese Foreign Ministry briefing and in US media comments; the campaign concerns Iran’s international economic ties.
- When
- China issued its response on Friday, August 21; the United States said further measures would be detailed at a Monday press conference.
- Why
- The United States is seeking to increase economic pressure on Iran, while China argues that political and diplomatic measures are needed instead.
Diplomacy and Opposition to Sanctions
Economic Pressure on Iran
How to resolve the conflict
Diplomacy and Opposition to Sanctions
China said sanctions and pressure would not resolve the issue and called for responsible political and diplomatic measures.
Economic Pressure on Iran
The United States is pursuing economic isolation and pressure against Iran, describing the campaign as a way to weaken Tehran’s government.
Legitimacy of sanctions
Diplomacy and Opposition to Sanctions
China opposes unilateral sanctions without a basis in international law or authorization from the United Nations Security Council; Iran calls the campaign economic terrorism.
Economic Pressure on Iran
The United States is urging allies and China to support the campaign and warning that continued economic ties with Tehran could bring consequences.
Purpose of the campaign
Diplomacy and Opposition to Sanctions
Iran says the pressure campaign diverts attention from America’s unprecedented debt and surging interest costs.
Economic Pressure on Iran
Washington presents economic pressure and isolation as necessary measures against Iran.
Key facts
- China’s position
- Lin Jian said sanctions and pressure would not help resolve the issue.
- China’s sanctions objection
- China opposes unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law or authorization from the United Nations Security Council.
- US campaign
- Washington urged allies and China to join President Donald Trump’s effort to isolate Iran economically.
- US warning
- Scott Bessent warned that countries maintaining economic ties with Tehran could face economic consequences.
- Further US details
- Bessent said more information about the measures would be provided at a Monday press conference.
- Iran’s response
- Abbas Araghchi described the proposed sanctions campaign as economic terrorism and a diversion from US debt and rising interest costs.
- Planned visit
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to visit the White House on September 24.
Quotes
Donald Trump
US president
“China calls on all relevant parties to take responsible measures and resolve the problem through political and diplomatic means”
deccanchronicle.com
“MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY”
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Scott Bessent
US Treasury Secretary
“Any remaining tie to Tehran will hasten a nation's economic oblivion, whether that tie be purposefully constructed or willfully ignored.”
wionews.com
“many conversations are best to have in private”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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