Title: Trump Says China Can Buy Iranian Oil After U.S. Bombs Nuclear Sites, Eyes U.S. Sales Boost Date Published: 24 June 2025 Description: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that China is now free to purchase oil from Iran, following U.S. airstrikes on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear facilities over the weekend. In a post on Truth Social, Trump added that he hopes China will also buy “plenty” of oil from the United States. “China can now continue to purchase oil from Iran. Hopefully, they will be purchasing plenty from the U.S., also,” Trump wrote.The announcement comes days after Trump revealed that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire, though he has publicly scolded both sides for early violations of the truce.Earlier, Trump had ramped up sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program and alleged support for militant groups, targeting even Chinese refineries and port operators linked to Iranian oil deals. However, his latest remarks suggest a possible softening, at least in enforcement.Analysts note that the Trump administration could allow oil sales by ignoring enforcement of existing sanctions, which would flood more oil into global markets.China, Iran’s top oil customer, has long criticized U.S. sanctions as “illegal” and unilateral. While Beijing has yet to respond to Trump’s latest statement, any surge in Iranian oil purchases could strain relations with U.S. ally Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter.The White House and State Department have not issued formal comments as of press time.For more updates, visit www.gistreports.com.  Attached Images: 211071fe46af05b714c8c6ca9ee6781c6c4f838f213a1103e161aade0697cc83.jpg Attached Video: None