China Says It Firmly Opposes 'Illegal' Unilateral US Sanctions Against Iran

China said it firmly opposes what it called illegal unilateral U.S. sanctions against Iran, according to a report from IRNA, Iran's state news agency.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the comments amid reported U.S. threats to sanction countries that allow Iranian commercial flights to land, IRNA said. The remarks position China as opposing not only existing sanctions but also the broader threat of additional measures targeting third countries over their dealings with Iran.

The report did not specify when Guo made the remarks, the venue in which they were delivered, or further details on the specific U.S. sanctions or threats being referenced. It also did not include any response from U.S. officials.

China has periodically criticized unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States on other countries, including Iran, framing such measures as violations of international law and interference in the affairs of sovereign states.

Further details on the dispute, including any specific countries or airlines affected by the reported U.S. threats, were not available in the original report.