US Treasury chief urges China to back proposed Iran sanctions
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Source: Middle East Eye
Published: 2026-08-21 05:36 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Asia, Iran, Energy, China, Asia Pacific
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged China to “get with the programme” over proposed sanctions on Iran, saying Beijing would benefit from the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lower energy prices.
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