China condemns US strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, voices support for ceasefire

China has strongly condemned the recent US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and expressed full support for a "genuine ceasefire" to restore normalcy.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed this stance during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi. Wang affirmed China’s backing for Iran’s national sovereignty and security, stressing the need for a real ceasefire to allow civilians to return to normal life.

In a statement issued by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang denounced the US attack as a violation of international law. He said that targeting nuclear facilities under the protection of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) seriously undermines the principles of the UN Charter and international law.

China called on all parties to uphold international norms and work towards de-escalation.