As tensions between Israel and Iran threaten to spiral into a geopolitical wildfire 🔥, China has stepped up its diplomatic voice, calling for urgent international cooperation to prevent a “slide into an unknown abyss.” Speaking at a UN Security Council emergency meeting Friday, Chinese envoy Fu Cong warned that further escalation could devastate the region and derail critical nuclear negotiations.
Ceasefire Now, Talks Next
Fu, China’s permanent representative to the UN, didn’t mince words: “The parties to the conflict, Israel in particular, should cease fire as soon as possible.” He condemned Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities as violations of international law, stressing that civilian lives and infrastructure must be protected 🛡️. “Indiscriminate force is unacceptable,” he added, urging third-country nationals to be safely evacuated.
Diplomatic Push in Geneva
Amid the chaos, China threw its support behind recent talks between Iran’s foreign minister and European counterparts in Geneva 🤝. Fu also praised a joint statement by 21 Arab and Islamic nations demanding a ceasefire and a return to nuclear diplomacy. “Major countries with influence must cool tensions, not fuel them,” he emphasized, hinting at broader geopolitical stakes.
What’s Next for the Middle East?
With the Security Council under pressure to act, China pledged to collaborate with all parties to “restore peace” in the region. But as missile alerts replace dialogue, the world watches nervously ⏳. Will diplomacy prevail, or will the Middle East face another devastating chapter? Stay tuned.
