• China's FM Wang Yi backs Iran amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict.
• Wang condemns Israeli attacks as "unacceptable" and urges for diplomacy.
• China offers to play a "constructive role" in resolving tensions.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts, expressing Beijing's firm support for Tehran during a time of escalating tensions following a significant military strike by Israel on Iranian nuclear facilities. He highlighted the importance of ending hostilities in the region, emphasizing that both diplomatic avenues for the Iranian nuclear issue remain viable and have not been exhausted, according to Indiatimes and Channel News Asia.

In his conversations, Wang stressed to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that China opposes Israeli actions as they "seriously violate ... the basic norms governing international relations." He warned that such military actions could lead to "catastrophic consequences" and underscored the need for dialogue over conflict resolution, reflecting a commitment to peace and stability in the region, according to South China Morning Post and Indiatimes.

During the call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar, Wang reiterated that China's stance is to oppose the use of force. He noted that Israel's assault, described as an attack on Iran's nuclear capabilities, was "unacceptable" and implored both nations to pursue diplomatic channels instead of aggressive military tactics. The wish to avoid further escalation was a central theme in Wang's message, as tensions have already resulted in reciprocal military actions, according to Channel News Asia and South China Morning Post.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s comments following the strikes and the subsequent cancellation of nuclear talks with the United States have only heightened fears of broader conflict. Wang's dialogue emphasizes the urgent need for international cooperation and containment of the situation to prevent a regional crisis, which has become increasingly critical as both nations continue to exchange military actions, according to South China Morning Post and Channel News Asia.