A Chinese newspaper reported that the tightening of US sanctions has increased the Islamic Republic's dependence on China, but Chinese experts are skeptical of Beijing's ability to resolve the dispute between Tehran and Washington.
According to the South China Morning Post newspaper, despite Tehran's efforts to gain China's support and the presence of the Islamic Republic of Iran's oil companies at the country's import exhibition, official statistics indicate a decline in trade between the two countries.
More details with Alireza Mohabi, the international Iran correspondent.