Overview

• Israel launched large-scale strikes on June 12 against military and nuclear sites in Iran to prevent its atomic weapon program.
• Iran responded by sending more than 100 drones towards Israeli territory, prompting Israeli defenses to intercept the incoming unmanned vehicles.
• Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China opposed any infringement on Iran’s sovereignty and warned escalating tensions would harm regional peace.
• Chinese embassies in Tehran and Tel Aviv issued advisories telling citizens to brace for potential missile, rocket and drone attacks.
• Beijing’s friendly ties with Tehran, built on energy security interests, underpin its offer to play a constructive role in de-escalating the conflict.