Russia and China on Sunday joined a host of countries that condemned the United States’ strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. The precision strikes using stealth bombers and mega bunker-busting bombs, aimed at crippling Tehran’s alleged attempts at becoming a nuclear power, have risked an escalation in the war-ravaged Middle East.
Russia’s foreign ministry “strongly condemned” the US attack on Iran. It called Washington’s move “irresponsible” and a “gross violation of international laws”.
“It is already clear that a dangerous escalation has begun, fraught with further undermining of regional and global security,” the Russian foreign ministry added.
China strongly condemned the US attack on Iran and on “nuclear facilities supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency”.
The country’s foreign ministry said in a statement on its website that the move seriously violates the United Nations Charter and worsens tensions in the Middle East.
Beijing urged parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to cease attacks as soon as possible and begin dialogue and negotiations. (Hindustan Times)
