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China & United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control

16 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026

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China: China is Iran's largest oil customer and a major trade partner. It faces potential secondary sanctions, but the US is wary of retaliation ahead of talks.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC sanctioned nearly 60 entities, individuals, and vessels, and suspended general licences, enforcing the expanded sanctions.
Aug 24, 2026 · 58 articles
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China: One sanctioned entity and front companies used in the smuggling network are based in China, affecting its trade relations and financial institutions.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control is the specific agency within the United States — United States Department of the Treasury that announced and implemented these sanctions.
Jun 05, 2026 · 16 articles
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China: China remained the top buyer of Russian fossil fuels, accounting for 48% of Russia's export revenues from the top five importers, demonstrating its continued strong energy ties with Russia.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The U.S. United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers like Rosneft and Lukoil, which directly caused Indian refiners to cut or halt imports from these entities.
Jan 13, 2026 · 10 articles
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China: China is a major oil importer affected by supply disruptions. It has suspended strategic reserve purchases and may face higher energy costs.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC sanctions entities and vessels involved in Iran's shipping network.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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China: China>>> has economic ties with Iran>>> and has been urged by the United States>>> to help broker a peace agreement, while also having its tankers transit the Strait of Hormuz>>>.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
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China: China is involved in diplomatic efforts to mediate the US-Iran conflict, with its President meeting Pakistan's Prime Minister to discuss the deal. Its role as a major global power and potential mediator is relevant to the peace process.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control>>>, part of the United States>>> Department of the Treasury, added an Iran>>>-based procurement network to its Specially Designated Nationals List.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
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China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil; sanctions revocation may affect its supply.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: Issued the revocation notice for the oil license.
Mar 09, 2018 · 1197 articles
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China: China has agreed with the United States that Iran should not possess nuclear weapons, as stated by Donald Trump.
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control>>>, part of the US Department of the Treasury, added the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its Specially Designated Nationals list.
May 12, 2026 · 71 articles
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Feb 16, 2026 · 22 articles
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Jan 20, 2026 · 9 articles
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Mar 21, 2026 · 21 articles
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United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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May 02, 2026 · 69 articles
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Apr 27, 2026 · 115 articles
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Apr 28, 2026 · 8 articles
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May 19, 2026 · 13 articles
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