Iran is closely coordinating with China and Russia through recent trilateral consultations to counter Europe's attempts to invoke the United Nations ' "snapback" sanctions, a spokesperson has said.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledges China's position on oil purchases but suggests an overall trade deal remains likely.

US-China trade talks show progress, but China’s refusal to halt oil imports from Iran and Russia could derail any deal. Beijing calls US pressure “coercion”.