US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
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China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
China criticized the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, stating it exacerbates tensions and undermines the fragile ceasefire agreement.
China accused the U.S. of 'dangerous and irresponsible' behavior over its blockade of Iranian ports, urging respect for national sovereignty.
China condemned the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, emphasizing it undermines the fragile ceasefire and jeopardizes safety in the Strait of Hormuz.
China labeled the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports as 'dangerous and irresponsible,' warning it could escalate tensions and threaten maritime safety.
China termed the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports as 'irresponsible and dangerous,' stating it undermines the fragile ceasefire and threatens maritime safety.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, stating it would escalate tensions and undermine the fragile ceasefire.
Beijing condemned the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, urging all parties to adhere to the ceasefire and engage in dialogue to ease regional tensions.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun described the U.S. blockade as dangerous and irresponsible, urging all parties to abide by the ceasefire and engage in dialogue.
China criticized the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the potential escalation of tensions and urging for a return to dialogue and peace talks.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, stating it would exacerbate tensions and undermine the fragile ceasefire.
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