China believes Iran can effectively manage the situation and prevent further regional chaos
Beijing said on Monday, April 16, that it believes Iran, while protecting its sovereignty and dignity, can effectively manage the situation and prevent further regional chaos
According to the official Xinhua news agency, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, on Monday that Tehran has taken its actions in a limited manner for self-defense
The Chinese Foreign Minister condemned the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, calling the incident unacceptable
In this phone call, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian also emphasized Tehran’s awareness of regional tensions, stating that Iran is inclined towards restraint and does not intend to escalate tensions further
While Tehran emphasizes that it does not intend to continue the conflict, the Israeli military has pledged to respond to Iran’s attack
Meanwhile, the United States and Western countries, while defending Israel’s right to protect its security, have called for Tel Aviv to exercise restraint