(20 Mar 2026) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing, China - 20 March 2026 Spokesperson: Lin Jian 1. The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said yesterday that Washington may lift sanctions on Iranian oil. What is the Foreign Ministry’s view on the current global oil market situation, including the possibility that the U.S. may lift sanctions on Iran? China consistently opposes illegal unilateral sanctions. We are deeply concerned about the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. All