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South China Morning Post
05-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China's Wang Yi calls for ‘new international agreement' on Iran after US, Israeli attacks
China's top diplomat Wang Yi has called for a 'new international agreement' on Iran while accusing the United States and Israel of destabilising the Middle East through military actions on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking at a joint press conference with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris on Friday, Wang also voiced deep concerns about escalating tensions in the region and warned of the looming spectre of a 'nuclear disaster'. His remarks came as Beijing, a key ally of an increasingly isolated Tehran, intensified its criticism of the US and Israel following last month's pre-emptive strikes on Iranian personnel and nuclear facilities. China has also continued to style itself as a responsible power and key mediator. Wang, who is currently on a European tour , reaffirmed that China valued Iran's repeated pledges not to develop nuclear weapons, while also respecting its right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy. 'On this basis, relevant parties should accelerate negotiations towards a new international agreement to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, and place Iran's nuclear activities fully under the strict supervision and safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),' he said without further elaboration, according to China's foreign ministry. 'The road to peace lies beneath our feet, and history will judge each party's sincerity.'
Arab News
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Japan ‘seriously concerned' after Iran stops cooperating with IAEA
TOKYO: Japan has expressed 'serious concern' over Iran's decision to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. 'Japan attaches great importance to the activities of the IAEA in verifying Iran's nuclear program and expresses serious concern over this announcement,' the country's Foreign Ministry said on Thursday. 'The engagement of the IAEA is essential for resolving Iran's nuclear issue.' Iranian authorities announced on Wednesday that they would no longer cooperate with the agency. Japan had been urging Iran to continue to cooperate with the IAEA and said all necessary diplomatic efforts to achieve this will go on, in cooperation with the international community and relevant organizations. 'Japan has consistently emphasized the importance of resolving Iran's nuclear issue through dialogue, based on the position that Iran's development of nuclear weapons must never be allowed, for the sake of maintaining the international nuclear non-proliferation regime,' the Foreign Ministry added.
Times of Oman
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Russia hails Oman's mediation in crucial Iran-US negotiations
Muscat: Russia's Foreign Ministry has reiterated its support for diplomacy over military action in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue. Speaking on the sidelines of the 9th Asia-Pacific Union meeting in Saint Petersburg, the Ministry's spokesperson emphasised that resuming negotiations between Iran and the United States, with mediation from the Sultanate of Oman, remains the only viable path to a peaceful resolution rather than through Israeli military strikes. The Russian official strongly criticised recent Israeli military actions, labelling them as counterproductive and destabilizing. She lauded Oman's balanced and persistent diplomatic efforts, describing them as crucial in bridging communication between Tehran and Washington.
Arab News
19-06-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Jordan FM holds talks with French, Irish, Slovak counterparts on Gaza crisis, Iran tensions
AMMAN: Jordan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ayman Safadi held a series of discussions on Thursday with European counterparts from France, Ireland, and Slovakia, focusing on efforts to end the escalating crises in the Middle East and revive diplomatic paths toward peace. In Paris, Safadi met with French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot, with the two ministers stressing the urgent need to de-escalate tensions between Israel and Iran and resume negotiations as 'the only way to protect the region from the expansion of the war and its dangerous repercussions.' Safadi welcomed talks planned for Friday in Geneva between France, Germany, the US, and Iran, expressing hope they would give diplomacy a chance to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, the Jordan News Agency reported. Both he and Barrot also called for intensified international efforts to secure a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and ensure the immediate and sufficient delivery of humanitarian aid. Safadi said the inhumane reality in Gaza, marked by massacres, starvation, and collective suffering, must end, and warned that illegal Israeli measures in the West Bank are further eroding chances of a viable two-state solution. He reiterated Jordan's backing of the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative and called for international recognition of the state of Palestine, saying such a move affirms the 'inevitability' of the two-state solution as the only path to a just peace. Safadi also praised France's 'key' role in co-leading efforts, alongside Saudi Arabia, to organize an international conference on the two-state solution, which had been postponed due to the recent Iran-Israel escalation. The ministers also addressed the situation in Syria, highlighting the need for a unified approach that supports Syria's sovereignty, eliminates terrorism, ensures refugee return and lays the groundwork for reconstruction. They reaffirmed their commitment to Lebanon's stability and the wider humanitarian mission in Gaza. In a separate phone call with Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs Simon Harris, Safadi discussed similar themes, with both stressing that ending the war and resuming nuclear negotiations with Iran were essential to resolving broader regional instability. They called for enhanced UN humanitarian access to Gaza and warned against actions in the West Bank that could jeopardize the two-state solution. Safadi thanked Ireland for its longstanding support of Palestinian statehood and rights in line with international law. Later in the day, Safadi also held talks with Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar. The pair echoed concerns over regional escalation and underlined the urgency of a ceasefire in Gaza. Safadi and Blanar also explored ways to deepen ties and expand cooperation between Jordan and the EU, reaffirming a shared commitment to regional peace and security.
South China Morning Post
15-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
China's Wang Yi decries ‘unacceptable' Israeli attack on Iran, urges political resolution
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Israel's attack on Iran an 'unacceptable' breach of international law and urged measures to de-escalate tensions in phone calls with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Saturday. He told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that China could play a 'constructive role' in the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, saying diplomatic solutions remained viable and a peaceful resolution was still achievable, according to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 'Such actions are particularly unacceptable while the international community is still seeking a political resolution to the Iran nuclear issue,' Wang said, referring to Israel's attack on Iran that started on Friday. 'The immediate priority is to take concrete steps to prevent further escalation, avoid plunging the region into greater turmoil, and return to diplomacy, which is the international community's shared consensus,' Wang said, noting that both Israel and Iran were key Middle Eastern countries and their relations affected regional stability. Wang reiterated China's position on regional conflicts, calling on both Israel and Iran to 'resolve differences through dialogue and find a path to peaceful coexistence'. 'Diplomatic solutions for the Iranian nuclear issue are not exhausted, and prospects for a peaceful settlement remain viable,' Wang said, adding that China stood ready to play a constructive role in this process.
