China calls on US, Israel to stop strikes on Iran

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the United States and Israel to immediately cease military actions against Iran as he held a phone talk with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Xinhua reports.

During the call, Wang Yi reaffirmed China’s support for Iran’s sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and the protection of its legitimate rights and interests. He expressed confidence that Iran would be able to maintain national and social stability despite the ongoing regional crisis.

Wang Yi also urged the United States and Israel to immediately cease military actions, warning that continued operations risk further escalation and could spread conflict across the region.

By Vafa Guliyeva