The United States has announced fresh sanctions aimed at China, the largest purchaser of Iranian crude, as part of efforts to reduce Tehran's oil revenue.
Sanctions target China's role in Iran oil trade
The measures, revealed on Tuesday, target entities and vessels involved in transporting Iranian oil to China. The move is intended to disrupt a trade that has helped sustain Iran's economy amid ongoing international pressure.
China has consistently been the main buyer of Iranian oil, often through shadow fleets and non-Western insurers to avoid detection. The new sanctions are expected to complicate these transactions further.
Impact on oil markets and diplomacy
Analysts note that the sanctions could tighten global oil supplies, potentially affecting prices. The US action also adds friction to an already strained relationship between Washington and Beijing.
Iran has not yet responded publicly to the latest sanctions. The move comes as diplomatic efforts over Tehran's nuclear program remain stalled.
