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Iran Praises China's Stance Against US Sanctions

Aug 27, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026 02:30
Iran's Ghalibaf welcomes China’s rejection of new US sanctions, Pezeshkian says US economic pressure would 'fail'

## Iran Welcomes China's Support

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has expressed approval of China's opposition to the recent US sanctions against Tehran. He described China's stance as a principled move against what he termed illegal actions by the US. Ghalibaf emphasized the strong Iran-China partnership, highlighting their shared vision for a multipolar world.

## US Launches 'Operation Economic Outcast'

The US Treasury recently announced "Operation Economic Outcast," targeting over 60 entities linked to Iran's oil, nuclear, and cyber sectors. This initiative aims to further isolate Iran economically. However, China, a key economic partner of Iran, rejected these sanctions, arguing they lack international legal basis.

## Iran's Economic Strategy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during a meeting at the Central Bank of Iran, expressed confidence that US economic pressures would not succeed. He stressed the importance of coordination among Iran's economic institutions to maintain stability. Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's preference for negotiation over confrontation while relying on China to counterbalance Western sanctions.

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