China highly concerned about Israeli airstrikes on Iran: spokesman

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China highly concerned about Israeli airstrikes on Iran: spokesman

2025-06-13 16:22 Last Updated At：06-14 12:36

China is highly concerned about Israel's airstrikes on Iran and appeals to all parties to deescalate regional tensions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

Lin made the remarks in response to a press query on the Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets earlier Friday, as Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed in a statement that its jets have completed the first-stage attack, notably strikes on dozens of military targets, including nuclear targets in different areas of Iran.

"China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the grave consequences the relevant actions may bring. We oppose the violation of Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and oppose moves that fuel antagonism and escalate tensions. The abrupt escalation of regional situation is not in the interests of any party. We call on all parties involved to do things that are conducive to peace and stability in the region, and avoid further escalation of tensions. China stands ready to play a constructive role in deescalation efforts," Lin said.

89 killed in escalating Druze-Bedouin clashes in Syria's Sweida: war monitor

2025-07-15 01:17 Last Updated At：02:17

At least 89 people were killed and about 200 others injured over the past two days in escalating clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin tribes in southern Syria's Sweida province, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Syrian defense authority, in a statement carried by the state-run SANA news agency, put the death toll at more than 30 and the injuries at some 100.

Attributing the escalating clashes to a breakdown of institutional control, the Syrian defense authority stated that specialized military units had been deployed to separate the warring factions and secure evacuation routes for civilians. The defense authority urged restraint, warned that continued fighting would only deepen civilian suffering, and affirmed its commitment to restoring stability through coordinated operations with interior forces.

Footage shared by China Global Television Network (CGTN) showed armed fighters clashing late Monday in Sweida, with fierce exchanges of fire between the conflicting parties.

The root of the conflict lies in an earlier incident where a young Druze man was assaulted and robbed by armed Bedouins at a temporary checkpoint near al-Masmiyah. In retaliation, local Druze fighters detained several Bedouin members, escalating the situation.