China says its cooperation with Iran should not be disrupted - Reuters

In a Reuters’ report on Tuesday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Lin Jian, said that it's cooperation with Iran is conducted within the framework of international law and should not be interfered with or disrupted, when asked about new United States (US) sanctions related to Iran.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson added that the administration is closely monitoring the developments and will take all necessary measures to firmly safeguard its own rights and interests, ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference.

On Monday, the US announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities and vessels, in a move that it said would cut off Iran's ​economic lifeline, but stopped short of the most punishing measures.