‘Cease military operations immediately’: China calls for end to war on Iran

China has called for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran and says the safety of waterways should ⁠not be disturbed.

“The situation in the Middle East has disrupted global energy security,” said Lin Jian, spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry, during a news conference.

“The countries involved should immediately cease military operations to prevent regional instability from having a greater impact on global economic development.”

Earlier this month, Beijing banned Chinese ‌exports of diesel, petrol and jet fuel. China is also curbing exports of fertilisers, which rely on oil and gas refining byproducts, to protect its domestic market.