According to Phoenix Satellite TV reports, on June 16 local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei said that Iran believes China will use all means to play a positive and constructive role in the current situation in the region. When asked by Phoenix Satellite TV about how to evaluate China's role in this conflict, Baghaei said: "As for China, as a friendly country and a country that has long maintained good bilateral relations with us, of course we maintain close communication. We believe that China will use all means to play a positive and constructive role in the current situation in the region. As an important member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS countries, especially the United Nations Security Council, China can promote the formation of consensus within the Security Council to respond to this serious violation of international law." In addition, Baghaei also said that the United States must be responsible for Israel's aggression against Iran, and negotiations under the current conditions are meaningless. He also denied that Iran's parliament had passed a proposal to decide that Iran would withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, saying that the relevant proposal was still being drafted.

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Since Israel launched preemptive airstrikes against multiple targets in Iran on June 13, the large-scale and sustained conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fifth day, with both sides engaging in multiple rounds of mutual attacks causing casualties. On the evening of June 16, Israel attacked the building where the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting is located, expanding the conflict to targets outside military facilities. In response to Israel's continued air strikes, Iran also continued retaliatory attacks against Israel. At dawn on June 17 local time, Iran launched at least two rounds of missile attacks against Israel. Air-raid sirens sounded multiple times in central cities and southern desert areas of Israel. The ongoing escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict has caused widespread concern. On the evening of June 16 local time, foreign ministers from 21 Arab and Islamic countries, including Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Pakistan, Bahrain, Turkey, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iraq, Oman, Qatar, and Kuwait, issued a joint statement condemning Israel's attack on Iran, which exacerbated tensions in the Middle East. Previously, Chinese permanent representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, stated on June 13 at an emergency public meeting of the UN Security Council on the Middle East situation that China condemns Israel's actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and urges Israel to immediately stop all military adventurism. On June 16, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiaqun expressed concerns over the recent escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict during a press conference. We call on all parties to take immediate measures to ease the tense situation and prevent the region from falling into greater turmoil, creating conditions for returning to dialogue and negotiation to solve problems. If the conflict between Israel and Iran continues to escalate or expand, Middle Eastern countries will suffer first. Foreign Minister Wang Yi has already spoken separately with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghi and Israeli Foreign Minister Salomon, calling for both sides to resolve differences through dialogue. Relevant parties should immediately take measures to hit the brakes on the escalation of conflicts and cool down the tense situation. "I want to emphasize that force cannot bring lasting peace, and any international disputes should be resolved through dialogue and consultation. Only by adhering to the concept of common security can the reasonable concerns of all parties be thoroughly addressed. China will continue to communicate with relevant parties, mediate for peace, and avoid further regional unrest," said Guo Jiaqun. (Compiled by Observer Network based on reports from Phoenix Satellite TV, CCTV News Client, and previous messages) This article is an exclusive contribution by Observer Network, unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Source: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7516808899724362277/ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article are solely those of the author, and you are welcome to express your attitude by clicking the "upvote/downvote" button below.