US EditionTrump says China can buy Iranian oil, but urges it to purchase US crude
- President Donald Trump announced on June 24, 2025, that China can continue purchasing oil from Iran following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran.
- This announcement represents a notable shift from Trump's previous 'maximum pressure' policy and congressional sanctions intended to cut off Iran-China oil trade.
- Trump made this declaration via Truth Social while flying to Europe, emphasizing hopes that China will also buy substantial U.S. oil amidst a fragile regional ceasefire.
- AIPAC urged continued maximum pressure on Iran, warning Chinese oil purchases empower Tehran to rebuild its nuclear and missile programs, while oil prices dropped almost 6 percent.
- The policy shift implies a high-stakes diplomatic game aiming to reward restraint, coax China from Iranian oil dependence, and expand U.S. oil exports without loosening formal sanctions.
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Trump says China can buy Iranian oil, but urges it to purchase US crude
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move that the White House clarified did not indicate a relaxation of U.S. sanctions.
Trump Says China Can Continue to Buy Oil From Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that China can continue to buy oil from Iran after his administration issued sanctions over China’s purchasing of Iranian oil in the past months. In a post on social media platform Truth Social, the president wrote, “China can now continue to purchase Oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the U.S., also. It was my Great Honor to make this happen!” The announcement came after a 1…
Trump says China can buy Iranian oil, urges it to also buy US crude
US President Donald Trump said on June 24 that China can continue to purchase Iranian oil after Israel and Iran agreed to a ceasefire, a move that the White House clarified did not indicate a relaxation of US sanctions.
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