٠٠:٠٣:٠٨China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that Beijing was confident Tehran would avoid causing 'further turbulence' while defending its 'sovereignty and dignity' following a discussion between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
“During the phone call, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China strongly condemns and opposes the attack on Iran’s embassy in Syria and that the attack is a serious and unacceptable violation of international law,” Lin said.
“China noted Iran’s statement that its action was restrained and was an act of self-defence in response to the attack on its embassy,” the spokesperson continued. “China believes that Iran was fully cognizant of the situation and would avoid causing further turbulence.”
Lin’s comments come after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran's first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander. Israel did not claim responsibility for that attack.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99 per cent' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused'.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday's attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was prepared to respond to a 'direct attack by Iran'.
Lin described the attack as a spillover of the 'escalating Gaza conflict' and called on Israel to implement a ceasefire resolution passed by the UN Security Council. The spokesperson also stated that Beijing will 'maintain communication' with Iran, and work towards a 'lasting settlement of the question of Palestine'.
“China and Iran are comprehensive strategic partners. China is ready to steadily advance practical cooperation in various fields with Iran to make greater progress in China-Iran relations," he added.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached boiling point as fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is currently in its seventh month. The Palestinian group launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza, with a large-scale campaign of air strikes. A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that at least 33,797 people had been killed and 76,465 injured at the time of publication.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response. However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza, before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.
Iran defending 'sovereignty and dignity', will avoid 'causing further turbulence' - MOFA spox on phone call between countries' FMs
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that Beijing was confident Tehran would avoid causing 'further turbulence' while defending its 'sovereignty and dignity' following a discussion between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
“During the phone call, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China strongly condemns and opposes the attack on Iran’s embassy in Syria and that the attack is a serious and unacceptable violation of international law,” Lin said.
“China noted Iran’s statement that its action was restrained and was an act of self-defence in response to the attack on its embassy,” the spokesperson continued. “China believes that Iran was fully cognizant of the situation and would avoid causing further turbulence.”
Lin’s comments come after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran's first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander. Israel did not claim responsibility for that attack.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99 per cent' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused'.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday's attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was prepared to respond to a 'direct attack by Iran'.
Lin described the attack as a spillover of the 'escalating Gaza conflict' and called on Israel to implement a ceasefire resolution passed by the UN Security Council. The spokesperson also stated that Beijing will 'maintain communication' with Iran, and work towards a 'lasting settlement of the question of Palestine'.
“China and Iran are comprehensive strategic partners. China is ready to steadily advance practical cooperation in various fields with Iran to make greater progress in China-Iran relations," he added.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached boiling point as fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is currently in its seventh month. The Palestinian group launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza, with a large-scale campaign of air strikes. A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that at least 33,797 people had been killed and 76,465 injured at the time of publication.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response. However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza, before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.
China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday that Beijing was confident Tehran would avoid causing 'further turbulence' while defending its 'sovereignty and dignity' following a discussion between the two countries’ foreign ministers.
“During the phone call, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China strongly condemns and opposes the attack on Iran’s embassy in Syria and that the attack is a serious and unacceptable violation of international law,” Lin said.
“China noted Iran’s statement that its action was restrained and was an act of self-defence in response to the attack on its embassy,” the spokesperson continued. “China believes that Iran was fully cognizant of the situation and would avoid causing further turbulence.”
Lin’s comments come after Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles towards Israel on Saturday night in Tehran's first direct attack on the Jewish state, signalling a major escalation of tensions in the region.
The attack came as a response to the alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1, which killed at least seven members of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a senior Quds Force commander. Israel did not claim responsibility for that attack.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed Iran had launched '300 threats of various types' towards Israel, adding that '99 per cent' of the rockets and drones had been intercepted. At the same time, defence minister Yoav Gallant reported that 'very little damage was caused'.
IRGC Chief of Staff Mohammad Bagheri has warned that Tehran would launch a 'much bigger' offensive if Israel were to target Iranian soil in response to Saturday's attack, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that the country was prepared to respond to a 'direct attack by Iran'.
Lin described the attack as a spillover of the 'escalating Gaza conflict' and called on Israel to implement a ceasefire resolution passed by the UN Security Council. The spokesperson also stated that Beijing will 'maintain communication' with Iran, and work towards a 'lasting settlement of the question of Palestine'.
“China and Iran are comprehensive strategic partners. China is ready to steadily advance practical cooperation in various fields with Iran to make greater progress in China-Iran relations," he added.
Tensions between Iran and Israel have reached boiling point as fighting in Gaza between Israel and Hamas is currently in its seventh month. The Palestinian group launched an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and kidnapping over 200, according to Israeli officials.
Israel declared war on the group and a 'complete siege' of Gaza, with a large-scale campaign of air strikes. A ground incursion began at the end of the third week, with Israeli leaders vowing to 'wipe out' Hamas. Palestinian officials reported that at least 33,797 people had been killed and 76,465 injured at the time of publication.
The Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) claimed that Hamas locations and infrastructure were targeted in the response. However, United Nations experts warned against 'collective punishment' for the people of Gaza, before predicting a 'humanitarian crisis' and then claimed that 'hell is settling in' for the region.