The goal of China's policy toward Iran is to maintain a positive relationship with the West while also developing a cooperative relationship with Iran. Iran's financial and political requirements can be satisfied by China, which makes it a main political and economic supporter of Tehran. China has declared its opposition to unilateral US sanctions and has sought an alliance with Iran, a regional pivotal country in the Middle East that is hostile to the United States. These actions have been taken in an effort to counteract the expanding influence of the United States in international affairs.