China Says U.S., Israeli Strikes Derail Iran Nuclear Talks
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Israeli counterpart that recent military actions have derailed diplomatic progress with Iran, expressing Beijing’s opposition to strikes launched by Israel and the U.S., according to a statement released by the Chinese foreign ministry.
In a phone call Tuesday with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, Wang said China has consistently advocated for resolving international disputes through dialogue. He noted that negotiations between Washington and Tehran — which Beijing has supported for years — had been achieving “notable progress” that included addressing Israel’s security concerns.
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- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized Israeli and U.S. military strikes on Iran for disrupting diplomatic progress, urging a halt to military actions.
- Wang emphasized that China supports dialogue and warned that force often leads to severe repercussions, pledging Beijing’s ongoing role in de-escalation efforts.
- Wang requested Israel protect Chinese personnel in the region; Israeli Foreign Minister Sa’ar promised their safety.
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