China condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran as a violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and demands an immediate halt to the military strikes. Beijing warns that Israel’s actions risk pushing the region toward a dangerous escalation with serious consequences.
China’s UN ambassador Fu Cong stressed that Israel had violated Iran’s sovereignty and warned that the conflict could have far-reaching consequences.
– China condemns Israel’s violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and urges Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions.
At a meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday, Fu emphasized China’s concern:
– China opposes the intensification of contradictions and the expansion of conflicts, and is deeply concerned about the consequences that may be brought about by Israel’s actions, he said.
Fu also warned that the ongoing developments risk undermining diplomatic negotiations on Iran’s nuclear issue.
The Chinese Ambassador to the UN Mr. Fu Cong strongly condemns the Zionist regime’s attack on Iran. pic.twitter.com/2Y2NMdz9TD
— Seyed Mohammad Marandi (@s_m_marandi) June 14, 2025
Extensive bombing
The Chinese statements came after Israel carried out extensive bombing raids against Iran on Friday, attacking over 100 targets and killing a large number of military and civilian personnel. Israel has stated that the attacks mark the start of a longer operation aimed at preventing Tehran from building a nuclear weapon.
Iran responded with retaliatory air and drone strikes over the weekend, and several explosions have been reported in both Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. In Israel, at least eight people are reported to have been killed and around 150 injured.
As a result of the tense situation, China has issued travel advice to its citizens in Israel and Iran regarding the “complex and serious” security situation. Those in Israel are particularly warned of the risk of missile and drone attacks.