Beijing slams US sanctions on Chinese firms over Iran oil by Staff Writers Beijing (AFP) Sept 26, 2019 Beijing voiced "strong dissatisfaction" on Thursday after the United States announced sanctions on Chinese companies for buying Iranian oil. China, which is embroiled in a trade war as well as myriad other disputes with Washington, is believed to be the biggest foreign buyer of Iranian oil. Speaking to a pressure group opposed to the Iranian regime on the sidelines of the United Nations, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday the actions were in response to violations of unilateral US sanctions. He said sanctions were being placed both on the companies and on their chief executives. "China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to the sanctions imposed by the United States on Chinese enterprises and individuals," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular press briefing on Thursday. "Despite the legitimate rights and interests of all parties, the United States wielded a wanton stick of sanctions, which is a gross violation of the basic norms of international relations," Geng said.
Saudi crown prince hosts Iraq PM for talks on oil attacks Riyadh (AFP) Sept 26, 2019 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted Iraq's Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi for talks on Wednesday focused on attacks on the kingdom's oil infrastructure, which Washington has blamed on Iran. "The meeting dealt with regional developments, particularly the sabotage attacks on Saudi Aramco plants in Abqaiq and Khurais, stressing Iraqi keenness on the security and stability of the kingdom," the official Saudi Press Agency reported. The September 14 attacks on state oil giant Aramco, which ... read more
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