In a surprising move, the US has shifted its focus away from Russian cyber threats to focus on China and Iran despite warnings of high attack risk

The Treasury Department has sanctioned six Hong Kong and China-based companies for allegedly supplying Iran with drone components.

The match was closed 9-9 and China defeated Iran 4-1 in penalty shootout. Japan also defeated Kazakhstan 18-10 and qualified for the final match. Japan will lock horn with China in the final, while Iran will meet Kazakhstan in the bronze medal match. The competition started on Tuesday and will run until March 2 in Zhaoqing, China.

A February threat report from OpenAI details examples of how threat actors, including those likely based in China and Iran, are using U.S.-based AI tools.

China's imports of Russian Far East crude and Iranian oil are set to rebound in March as non-sanctioned tankers, drawn by lucrative payoffs, joined the trade replacing vessels under U.S. embargo, trade sources and analysts said.

China does not recognize US sanctions and Chinese firms buy the most Iranian oil. China and Iran have built a trading system that uses mostly Chinese yuan and a network of middlemen, avoiding the dollar and exposure to US regulators. India is yet to comment on the sanctions.

The United States imposed sanctions on six entities based in Hong Kong and China on Wednesday that it accused of being involved in an Iranian drone procurement network, as the Trump administration implements its "maximum pressure" campaign against Tehran.

Japan was crowned champion, defeating China 14-11 in the final. Iran earned victories against South Korea (19-6), Chinese Taipei (37-5), Uzbekistan (33-9), and Singapore (14-7), but lost to Japan (16-12), China (13-10), and Kazakhstan (16-14). The competition took place in Zhaoqing, China, from February 25 to March 2.

The latest decision follows the United States sanctioning more than 30 entities involved in Iran's shadow fleet.

"We are primarily interested in understanding the essence of President Trump's new line," a former Russian envoy told Newsweek.

Oil flows from Iran to China rebounded this month after traders smoothed out logistical bottlenecks caused by tighter US curbs, enabling buyers in the largest importer to shift a backlog of cargoes.Mo

TEHRAN - The 2025 Asian Water Polo Championship wrapped up in Zhaoqing, China, where Iran came fourth in the competition. Team Melli lost to Kazakhstan 16-14 in bronze medal match and finished in fourth place. The match ended in a 12-12 draw and Kazakhstan defeated Iran 4-2 on penalties.