DID Press: Beijing issued an official statement expressing concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and called for an immediate halt to any military action against Iran. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that continued hostilities could have serious consequences for regional stability and the global economy.
The statement urged all parties to immediately suspend military operations and return to political dialogue and solutions. China also warned that expanding violence could trap the region in a vicious cycle of conflict and continual use of force. The statement stressed the need to prevent regional tensions from affecting the global economy and called for restraint and collective efforts to manage the crisis.