US 'toughest ever' sanctions on Iran take force

China expresses regret at decision as Teheran vows to bypass embargo

China on Monday expressed regret at the US decision to renew sanctions against Iran, saying the international community is against unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a daily news briefing in Beijing that as a multilateral agreement ratified by the United Nations Security Council, the Iran nuclear deal should be implemented comprehensively and effectively.