China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi has strongly criticized recent military actions by Israel and the United States against Iran, describing them as sending "wrong signals to the world and setting a bad precedent."
The remarks came during a high-level meeting with former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Beijing, according to an official statement released by China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Wang urged all parties involved in the escalating Middle East conflict to take immediate steps toward de-escalation and return to the negotiating table, emphasizing dialogue over military action.
Regional Tensions Escalate
The statement comes amid heightened tensions following confirmation from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) that an Israeli Hermes drone was shot down over Western Iran. In a separate development, Israeli jets reportedly struck an Iranian missile engine facility in Shahrud.
The military exchanges have had immediate economic repercussions, with global oil prices rising by nearly 3% following the US strike on Iran.
Iranian President Pezeshkian has stated that the U.S. "must receive a response" to what Iran has characterized as nuclear strikes, further intensifying the rhetoric between the nations.
International Reactions
China is not alone in its criticism. Russia has also condemned the United States over its military strikes on Iran, accusing Washington of opening "Pandora's box" with its actions in support of Israel.
Meanwhile, the United States has reportedly urged China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil supplies, highlighting the complex diplomatic maneuvering taking place behind the scenes.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly thanked B-2 pilots after their "safe landing" in the United States following operations related to the Israel-Iran conflict.
As tensions continue to mount in the Middle East, China's position underscores the growing concern among major powers about the potential for wider regional conflict and the breakdown of international norms governing the use of military force.
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