China has once again urged the parties involved in the Iran war to immediately cease military operations and initiate peace talks as soon as possible, said Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday. The spokesperson made the statements at a regular press conference following a threat issued by U. S.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday night, stating that he would hit Iran "extremely hard in the next two or three weeks," a timeframe he recently set to end the conflict, which has now lasted a month. "Military means cannot provide a fundamental solution, and the escalation of conflicts does not serve the interests of any party," Mao added. The official called on all parties involved to resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation to avoid further impact on the global economy and world energy security.
When asked to comment on media reports that some Iranian universities were attacked in the context of the war initiated by the United States and Israel, Mao reiterated that China opposes attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, and that attacks on educational centers constitute an even more serious violation of international humanitarian law. Therefore, the spokesperson once again urged an end to military actions to prevent even worse humanitarian disasters.