American leader touts ‘great honor to make this happen’ as Beijing backs Tehran’s commitment to safeguarding ‘its sovereignty and security’
Meanwhile, Beijing’s top diplomat called his counterpart in Tehran, expressing support for Iran’s commitment to safeguarding “its sovereignty and security”.
China is by far the largest importer of Iranian oil, according to the US Department of State. Washington believes that China avoids American sanctions by bypassing official channels to mask the origin of Iranian-produced oil.
The US Treasury Department, which enforces the sanctions, could not immediately be reached for comment.
