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China Advocates for Lifting Unilateral Sanctions on Iran Amid Diplomatic Talks

Jul 01, 2026 04:19 AM CT Beijing, China sanctions,diplomacy,China,Iran,economic warfare

Summary

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun reiterated Beijing's call for the lifting of unilateral sanctions on Iran, emphasizing the implementation of existing memorandums of understanding and continued diplomatic talks. This diplomatic maneuver supports Iran's economic resilience against Western pressure, indirectly affecting the broader conflict theater by reducing economic strain on Tehran.

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According to Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun, Beijing hopes that all parties will work together to implement the memorandum of understanding that has already been signed and continue talks

Sources (1)

T4 TASS
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Actor Responses

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of diplomatic advocacy for sanctions relief.

Russia NEUTRAL

Source of report (TASS), reflecting alignment with anti-sanctions narrative.

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