China & United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control

China: China remained the top buyer of Russian fossil fuels, accounting for 48% of Russia's export revenues from the top five importers, demonstrating its continued strong energy ties with Russia.

United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The U.S. United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers like Rosneft and Lukoil, which directly caused Indian refiners to cut or halt imports from these entities.

China: China, through its UN envoy Fu Cong, urged Iran to lift restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz and supports Pakistan's mediation efforts.

United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued the alert warning shipping companies about sanctions risks for making payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

China: China's 'teapot refineries' were warned by the United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control about sanctions risks for importing Iranian oil.

United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.