The assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli military strikes has ignited fears of a full-scale regional war, with analysts warning of "uncontrollable retaliation" from Iran's decentralized resistance forces. The unprecedented attack, described as a regime-change maneuver, has drawn sharp criticism from China and other nations advocating peaceful conflict resolution.
🔍 Why it matters: This escalation comes amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized during a call with Israel this week: "Military power’s true value lies in preventing war, not waging it." Beijing has repeatedly condemned the strikes as violations of the UN Charter and international law.
🌐 Global ripple effects: With Iran vowing to avenge Khamenei’s death, Middle Eastern stability hangs in the balance. Experts predict autonomous retaliatory attacks could target US/Israeli assets worldwide, potentially disrupting oil markets and global security.
💡 The peace path: China continues pushing for multilateral dialogue, urging all parties to return to the negotiating table. As Wang stated: "True strength lies in justice and diplomacy—not coercion." The world now watches whether cooler heads can prevail before the conflict becomes irreversible.
