China Says It Will Help 'Safeguard' Iran's Legitimate Rights Amid Regional Tensions
A Chinese official said the US-Israel war on Iran has exposed weaknesses in the Middle East's security framework, according to Al Jazeera.
A Chinese official said Beijing is willing to help "safeguard Iran's legitimate rights," according to a report by Al Jazeera.
The official said the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has exposed flaws in what was described as the Middle East's "existing security architecture," Al Jazeera reported.
The remarks reflect China's continued diplomatic engagement with Iran amid heightened tensions in the region involving the United States and Israel. Al Jazeera did not provide additional details on the specific measures China might take to support Iran.
China has previously positioned itself as a supporter of dialogue-based solutions to Middle East conflicts and has maintained economic and diplomatic ties with Iran. The latest comments come as the war between the United States, Israel and Iran continues to draw international attention and comment from major global powers.
Further details on the scope of China's stated support, or a broader Chinese strategy toward the conflict, were not immediately available.
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- China willing to ‘safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights’, official says — Al Jazeera — All
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