Iran Speaker Qalibaf Reaffirms Strategic Ties with China Amid US Sanctions

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf stated that Tehran's strategic partnership with Beijing is independent of external influence, specifically citing China's rejection of recent US sanctions. The rhetoric underscores Iran's intent to deepen economic and political alignment with China to mitigate the impact of Western isolation, though the practical depth of this cooperation remains subject to Chinese risk management regarding secondary sanctions.