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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 42876, member: 636"]
China backs Iran against Israeli military attacks and condemns recent airstrikes on Iranian targets. Foreign Minister Wang Yi called both Israeli and Iranian officials during separate phone conversations. Beijing expressed deep concern about growing violence between the two Middle Eastern nations. Chinese leaders promised to defend Iran's national sovereignty and security interests. Wang Yi said China wants to strengthen communication with Iran for regional peace.

Israel launched new airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities near Natanz recently. Iran fired back with ballistic missiles and drones that hit Israeli territory deeply. Air raid sirens warned people across Tel Aviv and Jerusalem about incoming attacks. Chinese officials told Israel to stop escalating tensions through military actions. Wang Yi urged Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar to choose dialogue over violence.

China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong spoke at an emergency Security Council meeting about the crisis. Chinese diplomats called Israeli airstrikes violations of Iranian sovereignty and international law. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian asked all parties to remain calm and avoid escalation. China has strong economic and diplomatic relationships with Iran spanning many years. Beijing helped broker peace talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia during 2023.
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