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China Urges Peace as U.S. Weighs Military Action on Iran

1/16/2026

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Mao Ning Advocates Peace

Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman, said sovereignty must be respected and called for peace.
Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay strikes against Iran to preserve regional stability.
Trump has reportedly softened his stance, saying Iran has halted its crackdown on protesters.
Nonetheless, military options remain on the table as the United States monitors the situation.

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Graham Critiques Arab Nations

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) criticizes Arab nations for blocking U.S. military action against Iran as protests continue and the death toll rises.
He expressed concern about Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman influencing U.S. President Donald Trump.
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) warned that action could backfire, uniting protesters behind the regime.
He emphasized the need for congressional approval for military strikes and questioned bombing's effectiveness in protecting civilians.

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Iran Prepares for War

Iran has declared it is ready for war.
Iran has expressed willingness to negotiate.
The United States is weighing military action in response to the crackdown on protests.
U.S. President Donald Trump suspended planned strikes to pursue diplomacy after assessing potential retaliation risks.
The crackdown has reportedly caused 2,500 to 4,000 deaths.

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Mao Ning Advocates Peace

Mao Ning, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman, said sovereignty must be respected and called for peace.
Middle Eastern allies, including Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay strikes against Iran to preserve regional stability.
Trump has reportedly softened his stance, saying Iran has halted its crackdown on protesters.
Nonetheless, military options remain on the table as the United States monitors the situation.

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