China condemns US threat to sanction Iranian airlines ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
Chinese officials have rejected a warning from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that American sanctions will shut down global operations for Iranian carriers.
US warns of airline shutdowns
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on Monday that all Iranian airlines would be shut down around the world by September 23. He told CNBC that these measures aim to increase economic pressure on Tehran under the new Trump administration.
China rejects unilateral sanctions
Foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun called the proposed measures illegal and lacking a basis in international law. The Chinese government stated it opposes any sanctions without authorization from the UN Security Council.
Diplomatic talks scheduled soon
The dispute occurs just before President Donald Trump is due to meet President Xi Jinping in the United States on Thursday. Both leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing trade and security tensions between their nations.
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