China has sufficient rescue and medical resources for the earthquake relief in Xizang, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press conference in Beijing on Friday, expressing gratitude for international care and support.
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Dingri County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, killing more than 100 people and injuring hundreds of others.
"On the earthquake in Dingri County in the city of Xigaze, Xizang, we shared the latest developments and relevant response and relief effort yesterday. Currently China's search, rescue and medical care support is well guaranteed. We appreciate the care and support from the international community," Guo said in response to a media inquiry.
China has sufficient earthquake relief resources, appreciates int'l care: spokesman
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned on Sunday that Tehran would view the United States and Israel's military bases and facilities in the Middle East as "legitimate targets" should Washington take military action against Iran.
At a parliamentary session convened to review an emergency proposal on assembly regulations, Qalibaf emphasized that, at this highly sensitive juncture, Iran must accurately and thoroughly identify the schemes of its adversaries.
Qalibaf said that Iran is currently confronting Israel and the United States simultaneously on four fronts: economic, cognitive, military, and counterterrorism. Of them, the economic warfare and the cognitive and psychological warfare began many years ago and have persisted to this day, growing increasingly complex and intense in recent years.
The remarks came as U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly "seriously considering authorizing a strike" against Iran, taking advantage of its nationwide unrest.
Protests have erupted in several Iranian cities since late December over the sharp fall of the rial and long-standing economic hardship. Iranian authorities have acknowledged the demonstrations and voiced willingness to address economic grievances, while warning against violence and vandalism.
Amid the ongoing protests, deadly clashes have been reported lately between police and what the government described as "rioters." However, no official death toll has been released.
Also on Sunday, Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the country's economic situation and political environment in a televised interview later that day.
Iran swears to counterattack if attacked
