Iran’s UN envoy, Gholamhossein Darzi, has condemned new US sanctions on the Iranian aviation sector as an example of “economic terrorism”, IRNA reported.

In a letter to the UN Security Council, Darzi accused the US of imposing collective punishment and committing a crime against humanity.

Darzi said the sanctions constitute a clear violation of the UN Charter and fundamental rules of international law, including human rights law and obligations to protect civilians.