Beijing has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, calling them a blatant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter. Chinese officials also warned that such actions could lead to severe global repercussions.
During a United Nations Security Council session on Sunday, China’s Ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong, criticized the US for its participation in the coordinated attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. “The strike has not only harmed Iran, but has severely damaged the United States’ credibility — both as a nation and as a stakeholder in international diplomacy,” Fu stated.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry echoed this sentiment. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasized that the Iranian nuclear facilities targeted in the strikes were under the monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and that hitting such facilities is a “grave violation” of global norms.
Guo added that China is committed to working with all stakeholders to promote dialogue and help stabilize the situation in the Middle East, expressing readiness to play “a constructive role in restoring peace.”
The condemnation comes after Iran and Israel both confirmed a ceasefire on Tuesday following nearly two weeks of escalating violence. Israel had claimed its attacks were preemptive, aimed at stopping Tehran from allegedly nearing completion of a nuclear weapon. The US joined the offensive over the weekend, bombing multiple nuclear sites across Iran.
The strikes have also sparked outrage in Moscow. Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced the military action as “unprovoked aggression” and “illegitimate under international law,” during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Monday. Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev went further, accusing US President Donald Trump of dragging the country into another war. In a scathing statement, Medvedev remarked that Trump should “forget about the Nobel Peace Prize” following the attacks.
As global criticism intensifies, questions continue to mount over the legal and strategic justification for the strikes, as well as their long-term consequences for regional and international stability.
