China has strongly condemned the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint United States and Israeli airstrikes, describing the attack as a “grave violation” of Iran’s sovereignty and a trampling of international law .
In an official statement on Sunday, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said: “The attack and killing of Iran’s supreme leader is a grave violation of Iran’s sovereignty and security. It tramples on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and basic norms in international relations. China firmly opposes and strongly condemns it” .
The ministry urged an “immediate stop to the military operations” and called on all parties to jointly maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and the world at large .
Separately, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the situation with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in a phone call initiated by Moscow. Wang stressed that the “blatant assassination of a leader of a sovereign state and the incitement of regime change” are unacceptable under international law .
Wang warned that the conflict risks pushing the region “to a dangerous brink,” a development China is “highly concerned” about. He outlined Beijing’s three-point position: immediate cessation of military operations, a swift return to dialogue and negotiations, and joint opposition to unilateral actions .
At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, China’s Permanent Representative Fu Cong expressed deep concern over civilian casualties and urged all parties to fulfill obligations under international humanitarian law to protect civilians .
China emphasized that it values the security of Gulf countries and supports them in maintaining a restrained attitude amid the escalating crisis .
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