Iran signals potential US dialogue amid China-backed economic resistance

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Iran is signaling a potential willingness to resume diplomatic dialogue with the United States, though conditions for rebuilding trust and addressing economic and military policies remain unresolved. This diplomatic movement occurs amid intensified US economic pressure, including recent ‘D-Day’ sanctions targeting nearly 60 entities linked to Tehran.

In response to these measures, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has praised China’s rejection of the sanctions, asserting that the strategic partnership between Iran and China is based on mutual respect and does not require third-party approval. Beijing has stated that its cooperation with Iran complies with international law and has warned that US sanctions should not disrupt its bilateral relations.

Analysts note that Iran has increasingly developed trade networks using local currencies to bypass the US-controlled financial system, particularly through corridors involving China, Russia, and other regional partners. While the White House describes the Iranian economy as being in a devastating state, some reports suggest that US military and economic efforts have failed to force a change in the Iranian government's stance, with the regime maintaining control over critical routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

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Abbas Araghchi · China · Iran · Lin Jian · Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf · United States

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran has developed trade and payment networks using local currencies to bypass the US-controlled financial system. www.brasil247.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against nearly 60 entities related to Iran, referred to as ‘D-Day’ economic sanctions. french.almanar.com.lb · news.az
[○ 1 SOURCE] Six months after US and Israeli attacks, the Iranian government remains in power, suggesting US military and economic objectives have not been met. operamundi.uol.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The White House spokesperson stated that the Iranian economy is in a devastating freefall due to US sanctions. www.latercera.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The strategic partnership between Iran and China is based on mutual respect and a shared vision for a multipolar world. french.almanar.com.lb · news.az · www.telesurtv.net
[● 3 SOURCES] China maintains that its cooperation with Iran complies with international law and rejects sanctions lacking a UN Security Council mandate. french.almanar.com.lb · news.az · www.telesurtv.net
[● 3 SOURCES] The relationship between China and Iran does not require approval from third parties. french.almanar.com.lb · news.az · www.telesurtv.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that a return to diplomatic dialogue with the United States is not impossible. bmcnews.com.br