Middle East Eye • May 15, 2026 11:29

Trump says US may lift sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday he is weighing lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil and will have a decision soon.

Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way back to the US after a two-day state visit to China. He also said he was okay with Iran suspending its nuclear programme for 20 years, but that there has to be a "real" commitment from Tehran.

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