China strongly condemns US attack on Iran
China's foreign ministry said on Sunday it "strongly condemns" US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, adding that they "escalate tensions in the Middle East". "China calls on all parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible," the ministry said in a statement.
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- Published Date: 02:29 | 22 June 2025
- Modified Date: 02:34 | 22 June 2025
China strongly condemns the U.S. attack on Iran and on nuclear facilities supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Sunday.
The move seriously violates the United Nations Charter and worsens tensions in the Middle East, the ministry said in a statement on its website.
China urges parties to the conflict especially Israel to cease attacks as soon as possible and begin dialogue and negotiations, the ministry said.
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