China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed 'deep concern' over the renewal of military conflict in the Gulf region, pledging to continue working to de-escalate and end international hostility against Tehran. The statement did not specify which military developments it was referring to.
China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday issued a statement expressing 'deep concern' over 'the renewal of military conflict' in the Gulf region, according to a single-sourced report on Telegram. Beijing said it 'will continue to work to improve the situation and end international hostility against Tehran.' The statement did not name any specific military actions, parties, or locations, beyond the Gulf region — a broad term that can refer to the Persian Gulf or the broader Arabian Gulf area.
The Zioneer has previously reported on China's diplomatic posture in the region. On June 17, China expressed 'deep concern' over Lebanon and announced humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon. On July 8, Beijing criticized both the US and Iran for escalating tensions. The new statement continues a pattern of Chinese calls for restraint and diplomatic solutions, without explicitly naming specific actors or recent events.
No further details are available about what triggered the statement.
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