Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, warning that the situation in the Middle East could quickly spiral “out of control” and plunge the region into an “abyss.”
As the sixth day of cross-border strikes continued, fears grew of a prolonged conflict engulfing the region. Wang conveyed China’s worries during a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart, condemning Israel’s actions as a violation of international law and rules that have sharply heightened tensions in the area, according to China’s foreign ministry.
In a separate conversation with Oman’s foreign minister the same day, Wang stressed that the international community “cannot sit idly by and let the region slide into an unknown abyss.” He urged that securing a ceasefire should be the “top priority” for all parties.
China, alongside other global powers, has been advocating for diplomatic efforts to defuse the violence, which erupted last Friday when Israel launched airstrikes targeting Iran.
Meanwhile, the United States took a firmer stance, demanding Iran’s “unconditional surrender.” US President Donald Trump suggested on Wednesday that Washington might still intervene in the conflict if necessary.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed his country would never yield, issuing a stern warning of “irreparable damage” should the United States choose to intervene. In retaliation, Israel claimed to have destroyed the internal security headquarters in Tehran.
