Russia and China have criticised the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, with Beijing demanding an immediate halt to the joint attacks.
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi told his Israeli counterpart, Gideon Saar, that the attack on Iran came as negotiations between Washington and Tehran had made significant progress, including addressing Israel’s security concerns.
Wang called for an immediate cessation of military operations to prevent further escalation and loss of control of the conflict, according to China’s Foreign Ministry.
International Response
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also criticised the US and Israel, saying their war on Iran could lead to nuclear proliferation.
Lavrov told a news conference that the logical consequence of the US and Israel’s actions could be that forces will emerge in Iran in favour of acquiring a nuclear bomb.
Lavrov spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Tuesday, and said that Russia stood ready to help find a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Diplomatic Efforts
Wang made calls on Monday to discuss the conflict with the foreign ministers of Iran, Oman, and France, in an apparent effort to stabilise the regional situation.
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Saar agreed to a request from Wang to take concrete measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions in Iran.
Authorities said the situation remains volatile, with the US and Israel launching their first strikes on Iran on Saturday.
Source: Al Jazeera
