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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on the United Nations Security Council to refrain from backing military actions in the Middle East that lack proper authorization.
Wang spoke during a phone conversation with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, warning that ongoing hostilities could trigger widespread instability.
He stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains volatile and that global shipping and regional security are at risk if the conflict continues.
“The immediate priority is to halt hostilities. UN Security Council actions should not escalate tensions or legitimize military operations without authorization. Otherwise, it will create ongoing problems, with smaller nations suffering first,” Wang said.
Earlier, Wang conveyed a similar warning to Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani amid a Security Council session discussing a resolution proposed by Bahrain.
His statements come as the Middle East experiences heightened tensions following the joint US-Israeli airstrikes against Iran, which have resulted in over 1,340 casualties.
Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries hosting US forces, causing damage to infrastructure and disruptions to global markets and air traffic.
Wang also noted that Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for energy exports to Asia, allowing passage only to vessels designated as friendly by Tehran.
