U.S. Senator Katie Britt: China Must Stop Aiding Iran to evade American Sanctions

Washington D.C. –U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) at a recent hearing on the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs pointed out how the the current American restrictions against Iran haven’t stopped its trade with China which continues to purchase Iranian oil and help in the advancement of the Iranian nuclear missile programme.

In his questioning Biden administration officials at officials from the U.S. Department of the Treasury as well as Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Commerce Senator Britt highlighted the evidence which clearly shows, despite American sanctions Iranian crude oil exports to China at a record level, Chinese firms are providing vital assistance to Iran’s efforts to create nuclear weapons and Chinese firms are offering technology for surveillance to Iran as Iran regulates and controls its own citizens.

“These two nations have collaborated and have been working together for a long time, with China buying Iranian oil, and Iran purchasing Chinese products. China could be the largest supplier to Iran in avoiding sanctions,” Senator Britt declared.

In the course of her questioning during her questioning, Senator Britt highlighted the fact that even though increased restrictions are currently in effect, Iran has experienced an rise in exports of oil. In particular, she inquired whether sanctions were being imposed and implemented against Chinese ports which are recipient from Iranian oil. Biden Administration officials have avoided answer directly.

“At an era where China is our most significant danger to our geopolitics, I feel that we should do more to prevent the Chinese from aiding adversaries like Iran. We are witnessing Iran getting around American sanctions while working with China. This isn’t just alarming, but it’s an important security risk for the nation. The Biden Administration should focus in utilizing the resources at its disposal to enforce the sanctions and ensure that China is held accountable. China to account.”