As the deadly conflict between Israel and Iran enters another tense day, China has publicly criticized former US President Donald Trump, accusing him of intensifying an already volatile situation instead of helping to ease it.
Trump’s Warning Triggers Global Alarm
In a shocking message posted on Truth Social, Donald Trump urged residents of Tehran to “immediately evacuate”, a statement that sent ripples across global diplomatic circles. This came after Israel launched a surprise aerial strike campaign across Iran, claiming to disrupt Tehran’s nuclear ambitions — an allegation Iran has consistently denied.
China Steps In With a Stern Rebuke
Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun condemned Trump’s remarks.
“Fanning the flames, pouring oil, making threats, and mounting pressure will not help de-escalate the situation — it will only intensify and widen the conflict,” said Guo.
He urged all involved nations, especially those with major influence on Israel, to take responsibility and adopt immediate measures to calm the tensions. China reiterated its commitment to peace and diplomacy, emphasizing that now is a time for negotiation, not provocation.
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Chinese Citizens Urged to Evacuate
China also took decisive action to protect its own citizens:
• The Chinese Embassy in Tehran coordinated with local authorities to help Chinese nationals exit Iran safely.
• Routes through Turkey, Armenia, and Turkmenistan were recommended as exit corridors.
• Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in Israel advised its citizens to move toward Jordan to avoid the increasingly dangerous situation.
“The conflict is escalating. Civilian infrastructure is being hit. Casualties are rising. The security situation is getting more intense” the embassy has given the warning in a WeChat post.
Global Community on Edge
With both Iran and Israel exchanging heavy fire and diplomatic ties strained all over the world, China’s response is depicting growing concern among major powers. While Trump’s approach continues to fan the already hanging tensions, China is asking for maintaining cool environment and acting sensibly. Moreover, China said that responsibility, and dialogue are highly crucial to stop the Middle East from spiraling into a broader war.
As the world is glancing the scene very closely, peace remains fragile, and diplomacy has never been more important.