China backs Iran during U.S. tensions


  • World
  • Friday, 17 May 2019

FILE PHOTO: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi, Russia May 13, 2019. Sputnik/Alexei Druzhinin/Kremlin via REUTERS/File Photo

BEIJING (Reuters) - China offered strong support to Iran on Friday, with its top diplomat telling Iran's foreign minister that China opposes unilateral sanctions and supports Tehran's efforts to safeguard its interests.

U.S.-Iranian tensions have escalated in recent days, bringing increasing concerns about possible conflict.

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