China slams Israeli strike, warns of threat to Iran nuclear talks

China has sharply criticised Israel for what it called violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, during an emergency UN Security Council session.

Speaking on Thursday evening, Beijing’s envoy to the UN, Fu Cong, said his government was “seriously concerned” that the current escalation could derail ongoing talks over Iran’s nuclear programme.

He urged Israel to halt all military operations immediately, warning that further escalation could deepen instability across the region.

Fu also stressed that Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy, as outlined under the Non-Proliferation Treaty, must be respected.

China remains one of Iran’s closest partners, especially in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Just last month, Beijing hosted senior diplomats from Iran and Russia for discussions on nuclear issues and called for an end to sanctions on Tehran