The Chinese Foreign Ministry recently reacted to the US action of sanctioning Iranian airlines, calling these sanctions illegal. These statements were made following the claim by Steven Mnuchin, the US Treasury Secretary, regarding the cessation of activities of all Iranian commercial airlines starting Wednesday, September 23.
China's Criticism of New Sanctions
China has previously criticized the new sanctions imposed by the US government against Iran as well as against Russia. These sanctions were recently signed by Donald Trump, the President of the United States, and include new trade measures against Iran. China has called for an end to these actions, arguing that these sanctions harm international trade relations.
Consequences of Sanctions for Iran
The US sanctions will have significant impacts on Iran's economic activities. Iranian airlines, which are facing financial and operational difficulties due to the sanctions, may encounter even more challenges with this new action. These sanctions could lead to a reduction in air transport services in Iran and negatively affect Iranian passengers.
As one of Iran's largest trading partners, China has emphasized that it will always support Iran's right to economic and trade development. This country has also criticized the unilateral US sanctions, considering them a violation of free trade principles. Experts believe that China's reaction could play an important role in pressuring the US to reconsider its sanctioning policies.
Meanwhile, Iran is also seeking to strengthen its relations with other countries and diversify its trading partners. Following the US sanctions, Tehran is continuously looking for new ways to circumvent these sanctions and maintain its foreign trade. In this regard, China can play a key role as a strategic partner.
