Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the ongoing joint attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran 'should never have happened.' Speaking at a press conference in Beijing, he called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to return to the negotiating table.

Wang emphasized that the use of force will never resolve the current crisis, warning that 'a strong fist does not mean a strong argument' and that the world cannot revert to the law of the jungle. He also expressed his belief that there is no public support for regime change in Iran.

The remarks come amid escalating violence in the region, including reports of severe Israeli strikes in Tehran and Lebanon, as well as regional disruptions such as flight suspensions by Oman Air.