China Opposes US Sanctions on Iranian Airlines
Summary
China has opposed Washington’s plan to tighten sanctions on Iranian airlines, calling the move illegal unilateral sanctions. The dispute comes as US and Chinese officials prepare for summit talks and tensions remain high over Iran’s aviation sector and broader regional conflict.
Key Points
- China rejected the US plan to further tighten sanctions on Iranian airlines and described it as illegal unilateral sanctions.
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said companies assisting Iranian aircraft could lose access to the US dollar system from September 23.
- The warning came ahead of summit talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping and after Bessent’s economic talks with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng.
- Iran’s aviation industry continues to struggle with aircraft, spare parts, and maintenance access because of longstanding US sanctions.
