China has criticized US President Donald Trump for aggravating the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, following his warning for Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate.”
“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,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said during a regular press briefing, responding to Trump’s statement.
Missile and drone strikes continue for fifth day as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran.
3 killed in Israeli strike on Iranian state broadcaster: State media
Explosions shook Tehran while air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv as Israel and Iran exchanged missile and drone strikes for a fifth consecutive day.
The Israeli military claimed to have killed Iran’s wartime chief of staff, amid Iranian media reports that suggest preparations are underway for what they describe as the most extensive and intense missile assault on Israeli territory to date.
Source: Al Jazeera