China on Monday issued its first reaction to the escalating US-Iran conflict, urging efforts to prevent the fighting from spreading further across the region.
In a statement, the China foreign ministry said on the Iran conflict: “Prevent spillover of fighting.”
The remark comes as the confrontation between the United States and Iran intensifies following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and Tehran’s retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Middle East.
The foreign ministry further condemned the use of force in international relations, calling for all parties to immediately halt military operations. The ministry also said China was not informed in advance of the US military actions.
Responding to reports that Iran was acquiring missiles from China, the ministry dismissed such claims as “malicious speculation” and false.
China confirmed that one Chinese national has been killed amid the ongoing conflict and reiterated its warning for citizens in the region to evacuate as quickly as possible. So far, over 3,000 Chinese nationals have left Iran.
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