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China condemns US sanctions on Iranian aviation sector

Sep 22, 2026 04:15 AM CT Beijing, China sanctions,diplomacy,China,Iran,US,economic-warfare

Summary

China has publicly opposed US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines, labeling them illegal. This diplomatic stance reinforces Beijing's support for Tehran's economic resilience against Western pressure, potentially complicating US efforts to isolate Iran economically.

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China says opposes ‘illegal’ US sanctions on Iran airlines    english.alarabiya.net

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T2 Al Arabiya
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Actor Responses

United States AGGRESSOR

Imposed sanctions on Iranian airlines.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of US sanctions; supported by China's diplomatic opposition.

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