2 w. ago Is it time for change in Iran? Leave it to Iranians to decide

Within hours, the Israel-Iran ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump appears to have collapsed. Initially, there was a glimmer of hope for de-escalation. Israel confirmed its acceptance of the ceasefire proposal and even reopened its airspace for emergency flights, while Iranian state media said a ceasefire had been “imposed on the enemy” after Tehran’s missile attacks on an American base in Qatar. Iran reportedly issued a warning before launching the strikes in response to “blatant...

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2 w. ago Russia, China warn of broader conflict after US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites

Russia, China warn of broader conflict after US strikes Iran’s nuclear sites  Straight Arrow News

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2 w. ago Israel ‘ready to keep talking to China’ despite criticism of Iran air strikes

Israel wants to “continue talking” to China despite its repeated condemnations of the recent attacks on Iran, its ambassador to Beijing has said. Eli Belotserkovsky did not rule out the possibility of China acting as a mediator but in an interview with the SCMP on Wednesday he said the country’s biggest concern was its military operation. Asked about Beijing’s position, Belotserkovsky said Israel’s relations with China were “very important”, and that the two sides had open channels of...

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3 w. ago China ‘condemns’ Israel as it looks to show itself as a potential peace broker

China ‘condemns’ Israel as it looks to show itself as a potential peace broker  CNN

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3 w. ago China’s top diplomat condemns Israeli attacks on Iran, saying diplomatic means ‘not yet exhausted’

China’s top diplomat condemns Israeli attacks on Iran, saying diplomatic means ‘not yet exhausted’  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of 'red line' breach

China condemns Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of 'red line' breach  Tehran Times

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3 w. ago Russia, China condemn Israel's attacks on Iran in UN Security Council

Russia, China condemn Israel's attacks on Iran in UN Security Council  Ynetnews

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3 w. ago China condemns Israel’ violation of Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity: Chinese envoy to UN

China condemns Israel’ violation of Iran’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity: Chinese envoy to UN  Global Times

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3 w. ago China criticizes Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of ‘potential grave consequences’

China criticizes Israeli strikes on Iran, warns of ‘potential grave consequences’  Washington Times

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3 w. ago China warns of ‘serious consequences’ after Israeli strikes on Iran, urges de

China warns of ‘serious consequences’ after Israeli strikes on Iran, urges de-escalation  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago China warns of fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iran, eyes role in easing crisis

Beijing has voiced “grave concern” over the potential fallout from Israeli strikes on Iran and urged all sides to prevent further escalation, while diplomatic observers highlighted China’s potential in coordinating with stakeholders and brokering a ceasefire. At a regular press briefing on Friday, foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that China firmly opposed any violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, as well as actions that “escalate the tension”. “The sudden...

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