"Seyed Abbas Araghchi noted that the Iranian side will do its utmost to guarantee the safety and security of Chinese personnel and institutions, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Araghchi told Wang that Washington had launched war against Iran for the second time during their ongoing negotiations, despite the two sides having made positive progress in the latest round of negotiations."
"China values the traditional friendship between China and Iran and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity and in upholding its legitimate and lawful rights and interests, Wang told Araghchi, according to the ministry. China has urged the US and Israel to immediately cease military actions to avoid further escalation of tensions and prevent the conflict from expanding and spreading."
"Tehran had no choice but to defend itself, Araghchi told his Chinese counterpart, adding that he hoped Beijing would play a role in preventing further escalation of the conflict in the region. The US and Israel launched their surprise attack on Iran on Saturday, just after Oman's foreign minister who had mediated the last round of indirect talks between Washington and Tehran said a peace deal was closer than ever."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held discussions with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding the security situation in Iran following US and Israeli military attacks. Araghchi committed to ensuring the safety of Chinese personnel and institutions within Iran during the conflict. He emphasized that Iran was forced to defend itself and criticized the US for launching military action while negotiations were progressing positively. Araghchi requested China's assistance in preventing further regional escalation. Wang Yi reaffirmed China's support for Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity, while China called for immediate cessation of military operations by the US and Israel to avoid expanded conflict.
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