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Wang Yi held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 2 — Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on March 2 at the latter's request.
Araghchi briefed on the latest regional developments, stating that the United States has launched its second war against Iran during U.S.-Iran negotiations. While positive progress has been made in the current talks, U.S. actions violate all international laws and have crossed Iran's red lines. Iran has no choice but to defend itself with all means necessary. China has publicly expressed its stance of fairness and justice, and hopes to continue playing a constructive role in preventing regional tensions from escalating.
Wang Yi reiterated China's principled stance on the current situation in Iran, stating that China cherishes the traditional friendship between China and Iran and supports Iran in defending its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and national dignity, as well as in safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests.
Wang Yi stated that China has urged the United States and Israel to immediately cease military operations, avoid further escalation of tensions, and prevent the conflict from spreading across the entire Middle East region. He expressed confidence that Iran will maintain national and social stability amid the current severe and complex situation, take into account the legitimate concerns of neighboring countries, and safeguard the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions in Iran. Araghchi affirmed that Iran stands ready to fully ensure the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions. (End)
