Beijing, China — China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday urged all parties to defuse escalating tensions between Iran and Israel to prevent the Middle East from spiraling into greater turmoil.
“China is deeply concerned about the recent developments,” a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said during a press conference. “If the conflict between Iran and Israel continues to escalate or even spill over, other countries in the Middle East will inevitably bear the brunt.”
The spokesperson emphasized that force cannot bring lasting peace. “All international disputes should be settled through dialogue and consultation,” they added. “Only by upholding the vision of common security can the legitimate concerns of all parties be thoroughly addressed.”
China affirmed its commitment to remain in communication with relevant parties and to promote talks for peace. “We will continue to work towards preventing more turmoil in the region,” the spokesperson concluded.
