Beijing: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a strategic phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which Beijing expressed strong concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
China reaffirmed its diplomatic stance supporting regional peace, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
During the conversation, China reiterated its support for Iran in protecting its national sovereignty, security, and legitimate political and economic rights. Chinese officials emphasized that Iran has the right to defend its national interests under international law.
China also issued a direct call to United States and Israel to immediately stop military operations and avoid further escalation of conflict in the region. Beijing warned that continued hostilities could trigger a broader regional war affecting global energy markets and international trade routes.
Security analysts noted that tensions remain high across several strategic locations in the region, including military zones in Iraq.
Reports have mentioned attacks and counter-attacks near Erbil, where foreign military installations are located, though no large-scale destruction has been officially confirmed.
Diplomatic observers believe China is positioning itself as a mediator in the Middle East crisis, promoting dialogue over military confrontation.
The Chinese government urged the international community to increase diplomatic pressure on conflicting parties and prioritize peaceful negotiations to prevent the conflict from spreading across the Middle East and beyond.