China Warns US Sanctions on Iran Will Escalate Tensions

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China warned Monday that new US sanctions on Iran would escalate tensions and harm global stability, stating that pressure will not resolve the issue. Beijing urged all parties to avoid intensifying conflicts. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said additional measures would exacerbate the situation, which is in no one's interest. He called for avoiding actions that could disrupt global economic development and financial stability. China is the largest buyer of Iranian oil, previously importing over 80 percent of it. The US has threatened secondary sanctions on countries trading with Iran.


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