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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

China condemns US-Israeli operation against Iran as UN Charter violation

Apr 07, 2026 01:24 PM CT New York, United States UN,diplomacy,China,US-Israel,Iran,sovereignty

Summary

China's UN representative Fu Cong condemned a US-Israeli operation targeting Iran, asserting it violates the UN Charter and calling for respect of Gulf state sovereignty. This diplomatic intervention highlights international friction regarding the escalation of direct state-on-state military actions in the region. The statement signals potential diplomatic pushback against US-Israeli coordination in the conflict theater.

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The sovereignty, security and the territorial integrity of the Gulf States must be fully respected, Fu Cong said

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Actor Responses

United States NEUTRAL

Conducted an operation against Iran alongside Israel, drawing international criticism.

Israel NEUTRAL

Participated in the operation against Iran alongside the United States.

Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the US-Israeli operation condemned by China.

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