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China Warns US, Israel: Military Actions Could Ignite Middle East Chaos

3/1/2026

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China condemned the United States' and Israel's military actions against Iran.
The statement warned such actions could worsen Middle East instability and violate international law.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated this view during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Wang Yi emphasized China's opposition to the use of force in international relations and called the attacks on Iran and the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unacceptable.

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China condemned the United States' and Israel's military actions against Iran.
The statement warned such actions could worsen Middle East instability and violate international law.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated this view during a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.
Wang Yi emphasized China's opposition to the use of force in international relations and called the attacks on Iran and the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unacceptable.