The UN Security Council unanimously voted on Wednesday to extend sanctions against Sudan for another year.
This resolution renews the 1591 Sudan sanctions regime—including targeted sanctions (assets freezes and travel bans) and an arms embargo—until 12 September 2025.
China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, Dai Bing, stated that the extension is intended to prevent illegal weapons from entering the conflict zone and to help ease tensions. He added that this move aligns with the international community's expectations and the responsibilities of the UN.
Dai underscored that the conflict in Sudan has shown no sign of abating over the last year and a half. The humanitarian crisis in the country has continuously deteriorated as residents are suffering from the flames of war, natural disasters and diseases.
According to the representative, China again appeals to both sides should take the interests of the nation and people into consideration, strictly bide the international humanitarian law and try their best to protect residents and civil facilities to avoid more harm and destruction. He added that all member countries should abide by the weapons embargo imposed by the resolution and actively promote a ceasefire in Sudan.
"China has repeatedly stressed that sanctions are a means, not an end, and cannot replace diplomatic efforts or be used by some countries as a tool for political pressure," Dai said.
He emphasized that the UN Security Council should focus more on facilitating bilateral dialogue between the conflicting parties, seeking a political solution, and helping Sudan improve its humanitarian response capacity to prevent the crisis from worsening further.
UN Security Council extends sanctions on Sudan as internal conflict continues unabated
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that his country has not sent hypersonic missiles to Yemen's Houthi group.
The president made the remarks at a press conference in Tehran, in response to a question from an Al Jazeera news network reporter who quoted political experts saying that Iran has supplied hypersonic missiles, or the technology to develop them, to the Houthis.
Iran has hypersonic missiles, but not of the same kind that the Houthis possess, Pezeshkian said, adding that the Houthis themselves had developed the missiles over time.
It is impossible for Iran to send missiles to Yemen covertly when it takes more than a week just to send solely human forces to the country, he said.
Pezeshkian said that Iran and the Houthis have worked together against Israel's "genocide" in Gaza, and stressed that the international community should condemn the crimes against humanity committed by Israel.
"If [the Western] countries are worried about the security of Israel, why are they not concerned about the security of Gaza Strip, the security of Palestine and innocent people? Civilized countries and supporters of human rights should not allow power to bomb and kill innocent civilians while simultaneously accusing Iran of supplying missiles to Yemen's Houthis," said Pezeshkian.
On Iran-U.S. relations, Pezeshkian emphasized Iran's pursuit of peace over conflict and clarified that Iran has no intentions of building nuclear weapons.
However, he said, the U.S. has chosen to abandon the Iran nuclear deal and made threats against Iran. The possibility of a relaxation in strained relations between the two sides hinges on the U.S. dropping its animosity towards Iran and revoking its extensive sanctions against the country, he said.
"We don't want to start a war, but the U.S. wants to impose wars on us. If the U.S. is willing to respect Iran's rights, we will not engage in conflict with the U.S. or any other party. We hope to develop safely in our own country without the U.S. undermining Iran's security or threaten and humiliate Iran. we will never accept humiliation," Pezeshkian said.
Iran has not sent hypersonic missiles to Yemen's Houthis: President Pezeshkian
