China on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US chief warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”.
Following many years of enmity and a protracted shadow conflict, Israel launched a shock aerial marketing campaign final week towards targets throughout Iran, saying it aimed to stop its arch-foe from buying atomic weapons — an ambition Tehran denies.
The sudden flare-up in hostilities has sparked fears of a wider conflict, with Mr. Trump urging Iran again to the negotiating desk after Israel’s assaults derailed ongoing nuclear talks.
Mr. Trump additionally issued a rare warning on his Truth Social platform: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!”
Asked about Mr. Trump’s remarks, Chinese overseas ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated: “Fanning the flames, pouring oil, making threats and mounting pressure will not help to promote the de-escalation of the situation, but will only intensify and widen the conflict.
“The Chinese side calls on all relevant parties, especially countries with special influence on Israel, to shoulder their responsibilities, take immediate measures to de-escalate tensions, and prevent the conflict from expanding and spreading.”
China’s embassy in Israel on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) additionally urged its residents to go away the nation “as soon as possible”, after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes.
“The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via land border crossings, on the precondition that they can guarantee their personal safety,” the embassy stated in a press release on WeChat.
“It is recommended to depart in the direction of Jordan,” it added.
The embassy warned the conflict was “continuing to escalate”.
“Much civilian infrastructure has been damaged, civilian casualties are on the rise, and the security situation is becoming more serious,” it stated.
Published – June 17, 2025 02:09 pm IST
