Beijing warns of continued Strait of Hormuz disruption, describes attacks on Iran as 'illegal'

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirmed that the current navigation crisis in the Strait of Hormuz represents one of the direct consequences of the armed conflict with Iran. He clarified in official statements that the stability of this strategic waterway will not be achieved as long as military operations continue in the region, emphasizing the necessity of reaching an immediate ceasefire.

These positions came during a phone call between the Chinese minister and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, during which the two sides discussed ways to de-escalate. Wang Yi called for urgent action to end the hostile acts that have undermined the security and stability of the Arab Gulf states and the region in general.

Diplomatic sources reported that Beijing views the military actions taken against Iran as a departure from recognized international frameworks. The sources indicated that China rejects any attempts to legitimize military operations carried out outside the scope of the UN Security Council's mandate, considering them a threat to peace and security.

In a related context, the Chinese Foreign Ministry described the attacks launched by the United States and Israel as 'illegal' due to their lack of UN authorization. Beijing believes that adherence to UN principles is the only guarantee to protect the rights of medium and small states in the face of major powers in the future.

For its part, the spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated her country's position calling for an immediate cessation of the war to avoid a global economic catastrophe. She explained that the continuation of the conflict would lead to dire consequences that are not limited to the parties to the conflict but also extend to global supply chains and energy.

Recent moves indicate Beijing's intensification of its diplomatic efforts through communication channels with various regional and international parties, including Washington. Despite official secrecy, observers believe there are undeclared contacts with the Israeli side aimed at containing the situation and preventing the region from sliding into a comprehensive confrontation.

These Chinese warnings come at a sensitive time when the Strait of Hormuz is witnessing unprecedented tensions affecting international trade. Beijing stresses that the highest priority must be focused on diplomacy and dialogue, away from military solutions that have proven to fail in achieving sustainable stability.

The military operations launched by the United States and Israel against Iran are illegal because they did not obtain authorization from the UN Security Council.