China voices concern over US attack on Iranian merchant vessel
China has voiced its concern over the US attack on an Iranian vessel in the Sea of Oman, warning against any provocations.
On Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun warned that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is sensitive and complex.
"We express concern over the forced interception of relevant vessel by the US,” he said.
His remarks came after the United States carried out a flagrant act of aggression on an Iranian merchant vessel in the waters of the Sea of Oman, deploying its terrorist marines onto the ship’s deck and disabling its navigation system.
In immediate response, Iranian forces struck back, targeting several American military vessels in the area with drone attacks.
Iran's military has also vowed to take decisive action against the "terrorist US army.”
China condemned the US seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel as a forced interception that risks regional instability.
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Guo stated that, "We hope relevant parties will act responsibly, abide by the ceasefire agreement, avoid provoking conflicts and exacerbating tensions, and create the necessary conditions for the resumption of normal navigation in the Strait."
Commenting on the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the US, the spokesperson noted that the regional situation is now at a critical juncture between war and peace, stressing that favorable conditions should be created for ending the war at an early date.
He emphasized that China will continue to promote the de-escalation of the situation and play a constructive role in ultimately achieving enduring peace and stability in the region.
On Friday, Iran had declared the Strait of Hormuz was open to commercial shipping, weeks after it was shut down to vessels associated with the US, Israel and their allies following the launch of an unprovoked war of aggression against the Islamic Republic on February 28.
However, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said in a statement on Saturday that the Strait of Hormuz was closed again after the United States chose to retain its blockade of Iranian ports in violation of the conditions of a two-week ceasefire announced on April 8.
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