China says opposes ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iran airlines
China said on Tuesday it opposed “illegal” US sanctions on Iranian airlines, a day after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened potential measures in a televised interview. Bessent told CNBC that “all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world” in a matter of days under the weight of American sanctions, as the Trump […]
On Tuesday, China expressed opposition to "illegal" US sanctions imposed on Iranian airlines, following Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's warning of potential measures in a televised interview. Bessent stated that "all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world" in a matter of days under the weight of American sanctions.
China, a significant economic partner and diplomatic supporter of Iran, denounced the threats as "illegal" unilateral sanctions lacking international law backing or UN Security Council authorization. The criticism occurred ahead of US President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which began on Thursday. The US and Iran have been engaged in war since late February, following US-Israeli strikes that killed Iran's supreme leader and senior military officials.
Iran retaliated by blocking the Strait of Hormuz, causing global oil prices to rise. The US imposed sanctions on all remaining Iranian airlines in the month, targeting those supporting Iran's aviation sector, including firms based outside Iran. Treasury Secretary Bessent vowed to declare an "economic D-Day" on Iran, aiming to choke off Tehran financially.
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