China and Russia Condemn U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran
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China and Russia united on Sunday to condemn recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, with Beijing’s top diplomat characterizing the targeted killing of an Iranian leader as an “unacceptable” violation of international norms, according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry.
The rebuke came during a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov. The discussion followed an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council held a day earlier regarding the escalating crisis.
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- China and Russia jointly condemned recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, labeling them violations of international norms.
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized halting military operations, resuming negotiations, and avoiding unilateral actions not approved by the U.N. Security Council.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov agreed, stating the strikes destabilized the region and pledged coordination with China for a ceasefire.
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