Russia, China condemn Israeli strike on Iran as violation of int’l law

(Web Desk): Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a telephone conversation during which both leaders strongly condemned the Israeli attack on Iran, calling it a violation of international law.

According to the Russian presidential office, the Kremlin, Xi Jinping and Putin emphasized the need for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran-Israel conflict and stated that there is no military solution to the issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his support for Russian mediation on the Iran issue, saying that it could help reduce tensions. He warned that possible US intervention in the Iran-Israel conflict could lead to another dangerous escalation.

President Putin stated that Iran has not requested any military assistance from Russia and urged the US to refrain from military involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict.

According to the Kremlin, the Russian President will visit China to attend a meeting related to World War II commemorative events.