Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi discussed relations between Iran and China in an interview with Chinese official broadcaster CGTN during a visit to the country. He said that both countries “share common positions and interests” on opposing unilateralism and maintaining independence and autonomy. Raisi added: “A stronger Iran is not something that Iran’s enemies want to see, and likewise, a stronger China is not something that some countries are pleased to see.” He said that America imposes sanctions on Iran in order for it to make “concessions on long-term objectives” and that this is a “form of warfare.” Raisi added that the United States seeks to “achieve its goals” by inciting unrest on the streets of Iran and that some European countries are similarly “manipulating” Iranian people’s minds. President Raisi spoke in Persian and English subtitles were provided by CGTN TV. The interview was posted on CGTN’s YouTube channel on February 18, 2023.