DID Press: China and Pakistan have warned of the potentially catastrophic consequences of renewed military hostilities between Iran and the United States, urging a diplomatic resolution to disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program at the United Nations Security Council.
Fu Cong, China’s representative to the United Nations, criticized US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, stressing that double standards must end and dialogue should continue to prevent a further escalation of the crisis.
Meanwhile, Usman Jadoon, Pakistan’s acting representative to the United Nations, expressed concern over the deteriorating situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear file and called for disputes to be resolved through diplomacy. He also emphasized the need to ensure that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) can operate independently and without obstruction.
The warnings come amid media reports that the United States is considering launching new attacks on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections.
According to the Associated Press, US officials have warned several countries in the region about the possibility of renewed attacks and the potential retaliatory consequences.