In a dramatic statement during an emergency IAEA meeting, China's permanent representative, Li Song, condemned the U.S. military strike on Iran's safeguarded nuclear facilities as "egregious and unprecedented."
Li stressed that as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a nuclear-weapon state under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, the U.S. breached international law and the UN Charter. He warned that the act has escalated tensions in the Middle East and undermined regional stability.
Highlighting the importance of dialogue, Li urged the international community—especially the U.S.—to take steps to cool the situation. He also called on all parties involved, including Israel, to cease hostilities, safeguard civilians, and prevent further escalation.
This incident underscores the pressing need for negotiation and cooperation in tackling complex security issues. In these turbulent times, turning to dialogue remains the true pathway to lasting peace. 🤝
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Chinese envoy at IAEA slams U.S. strike on Iran's nuclear facilities
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