Iran and China sign historic trade agreement bypassing US sanctions

Trump iran and China have signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement worth an estimated 400 billion dollars that will allow both nations to bypass American sanctions. The deal, announced simultaneously in Tehran and Beijing, covers energy exports.

First Published: August 3, 2026, 4:30 PM ET

WASHINGTON D.C. — Iran and China have signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement worth an estimated 400 billion dollars that will allow both nations to bypass American sanctions. The post centers on Iran and China have signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement worth an estimated 400 billion dollars….

It matters because Recent developments highlight a deepening strategic relationship between Iran and China, marked by both a long-term economic cooperation agreement and more immediate military supply deals. These interactions are drawing…

Iran and China have signed a landmark bilateral trade agreement worth an estimated 400 billion dollars that will allow both nations to bypass American sanctions.

The deal, announced simultaneously in Tehran and Beijing, covers energy exports, infrastructure development, and military technology transfers. Saudi Arabia expressed alarm at the deal which threatens to reshape Middle Eastern power dynamics.