China's Foreign Ministry urged the United States and Iran on Wednesday to resolve their disputes through dialogue and negotiations to avoid further conflict.
The call for de-escalation comes as regional stability remains precarious. A wider war in the Middle East could disrupt global energy markets and jeopardize international security frameworks.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said that Beijing hopes both nations will prioritize diplomacy over military action. She said against the possibility of reigniting war in the region, emphasizing the need to maintain stability.
"We hope both sides can resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiations, and avoid resorting to force," Mao Ning said [1].
The diplomatic push follows reports that the U.S. struck dozens of targets [2] in Iran. This military action has increased the risk of a retaliatory cycle that could draw in other regional powers.
Beijing's position reflects a broader strategy to prevent the escalation of hostilities. The ministry said that dialogue is the only sustainable path to resolving the underlying tensions between Washington and Tehran.
China continues to advocate for a negotiated settlement to prevent the Middle East from sliding further into open warfare. The ministry said that the use of force does not provide a long-term solution to the geopolitical frictions currently affecting the region.
“"We hope both sides can resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiations, and avoid resorting to force."”
China's intervention signals its desire to maintain regional stability and project itself as a neutral diplomatic mediator. By urging the U.S. and Iran toward dialogue, Beijing seeks to prevent a large-scale conflict that would threaten its economic interests and energy imports in the Middle East.
