The abuse of military force only deepens conflicts and threatens world peace, warned Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. He stated that war is not a solution to the Iranian nuclear issue, and that preemptive strikes lack legitimacy.

At a press conference in Paris, following a meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot, Wang Yi described the escalation in the Middle East as a warning signal for the entire world. He emphasized that the repeated use of force will only lead to further suffering and the accumulation of hatred.

Wang recalled that the Iranian nuclear issue could have been a prime example of resolving matters through diplomacy. Instead, the world is once again approaching the brink of a crisis. He expressed confidence in Iran's repeated statements that it does not seek to produce nuclear weapons, while also supporting its right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

He proposed that negotiations for a new international oversight mechanism for Iran's nuclear program be accelerated. He stressed the importance of full control by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

He also warned against a repetition of Israeli-Iranian clashes and strongly criticized previous U.S. bombings of nuclear facilities in foreign countries. If such actions lead to a nuclear accident, the entire world will bear the consequences.

Wang questioned the concept of "peace through force," and pointed out that if brute force replaces rules and justice, small and medium-sized countries will remain unprotected.

He also emphasized the inextricable link between the Iranian issue and the core of Middle Eastern problems – the Palestinian issue. The ongoing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza must be immediately ended, he said. A two-state solution remains the only realistic path to lasting peace in the region.

In conclusion, Wang called for greater responsibility from the international community. Both China and France, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, should play an active role in defending justice, promoting negotiations, and rejecting double standards.

CMG