Reuters, BEIJING: China respects Iran’s “legitimate right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy,” a foreign ministry spokesperson said, while urging a stop to US military actions in favour of returning to talks and negotiations.
US strikes on Iran “during ongoing negotiations … violate international law and basic principles of international relations,” ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said during a regular press briefing.”
The Iran nuclear issue should eventually return to the track of political and diplomatic settlement,” said Mao.
