China urges de-escalation, says military action cannot solve Iran crisis
China’s foreign ministry on Thursday urged parties to de-escalate tensions over Iran, saying military means cannot resolve the crisis.
The ministry called on all sides to stop military operations and avoid further harm to the global economy and energy security, following remarks by US President Donald Trump.
It said the root cause of tensions around the Strait of Hormuz was what it described as an illegal military operation in Iran.
China also said all parties needed to work together to keep the route safe and prevent escalation.
