China Breaks Silence on Iran Strikes, Demands Ceasefire and Talks

China has condemned Iran’s attacks on Gulf states and called for an immediate halt to military operations, urging all parties involved in the escalating Middle East conflict to return to dialogue and negotiations.

China’s Foreign Ministry said it does not agree with strikes targeting countries in the Gulf region and strongly opposes attacks on civilians and non-military infrastructure. Beijing stressed that the priority should be to stop hostilities and prevent the conflict from spreading further across the Middle East.

The statement comes as the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel continues to escalate, with Tehran launching missile and drone strikes on several Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates. The attacks have targeted energy infrastructure, ports, and military facilities across the region.

Chinese officials warned that the growing violence risks destabilising global energy markets and widening the war in the Middle East. Beijing, therefore, urged all sides to immediately cease military operations and return to diplomatic negotiations as the only path toward restoring peace and stability in the region.

The development comes as the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries and calling for Tehran to halt hostilities, though China and Russia abstained from the vote while still advocating de-escalation.