Ministry of Defense Spokesperson Answers Reporters' Questions on Recent Middle East Situation

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, March 26 (Reporter Wang Chuntao) "The key to resolving the current crisis lies in all parties immediately ceasing fire and hostilities, and quickly returning to the dialogue and negotiation track to prevent further escalation and deterioration of the situation," said Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin at a regular press conference on the 26th, in response to questions about the recent situation in the Middle East.

A reporter asked about the Israeli Defense Minister's statement that he and Prime Minister Netanyahu authorized the military to kill any Iranian senior officials designated as targets without needing approval. What is your comment on this?

Jiang Bin stated that such remarks and actions seriously violate international law and go against human conscience and morality. From the assassination of foreign leaders to the wanton attack on civilian targets, believing in the use of force will not bring security, but will only lead to a deeper cycle of hatred and intensified conflict.

“We urge all relevant parties to immediately stop military actions to avoid causing greater disasters to the Middle East and the world,” Jiang Bin said.

Another reporter asked that the recent military conflicts in the Middle East have continued to escalate, with the U.S. and Israel targeting each other's energy facilities, and the passage through the Strait of Hormuz facing serious threats, raising concerns that the escalation of conflict could trigger a nuclear disaster. What is your comment on this?

“We call on all parties to immediately stop military actions, resolve conflicts and differences through equal dialogue, prevent the spread of war, and avoid further escalation of the situation,” Jiang Bin stated, adding that China will continue to make positive efforts to ease the situation and restore peace.

A reporter asked that the recent situation in the Middle East has remained tense, and the U.S. has repeatedly expressed hope that China will send ships to escort in the Strait of Hormuz. What is your comment on this?

Jiang Bin stated that the recent situation in the Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding waters is tense, impacting international goods and energy trade routes, and undermining regional and global peace and stability. The key to resolving the current crisis lies in all parties immediately ceasing fire and hostilities, and quickly returning to the dialogue and negotiation track to prevent further escalation and deterioration of the situation.