China’s Wang Yi says attacks on Iran ’unacceptable’, urges ceasefire and talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conveyed to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Beijing on Sunday, March 1, that attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel during ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations were 'unacceptable', according to China's state news agency Xinhua. The high-level diplomatic conversation between the two top diplomats comes at a critical moment as international efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East continue. Wang Yi emphasized the importance of maintaining dialogue and urged all parties to cease hostilities and return to negotiation tables, signaling China's growing diplomatic engagement in the region's complex geopolitical dynamics. The statement reflects China's consistent position opposing unilateral military actions and advocating for peaceful resolutions to international disputes, particularly when such actions occur during delicate diplomatic processes.