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Chinese ambassador says ceasefire must hold, calls US and Israel 'illegitimate' parties in Iran war; denies military ties with Iran
Summary
At a Security Council‑presidency briefing Ambassador Fu Cong urged preservation of ceasefires and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, described the 'root cause' of the Iran conflict as "the illegitimate war by the US and Israel against Iran," called sanctions on Chinese ships "illegitimate," and denied any military cooperation between China and Iran.
Ambassador Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, told reporters that the most urgent task in the Iran‑related fighting is to sustain the ceasefire and to resume good‑faith negotiations. Asked what role China has played in ceasefire talks and in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, he said China is talking to all sides and supports mediation…
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