Israel-Iran conflict, Trump 50-minute phone call with Putin. China warns Israel

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Israel-Iran conflict, Trump 50-minute phone call with Putin. China warns Israel
A house destroyed in Israel by an Iranian attack

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel in a phone call this Saturday.

The news is reported by Russian media, which cite Yuri Ushakov, the Kremlin's chief foreign policy adviser.

Ushakov stated that Putin condemned the Israeli attacks on Iran and that the two leaders did not rule out the possibility of returning to discussions on Iran's nuclear program.

He also said that Putin has confirmed Russia's readiness to continue negotiations with Ukraine.

According to Sky News, the two presidents spoke for about 50 minutes. Ushakov described the conversation as meaningful and useful.

During the call, Putin briefed Trump on the content of his talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

The Kremlin president said he was ready to mediate between Iran and Israel.

China has called on Israel to stop military action against Iran, warning that the escalating conflict between the two Middle Eastern rivals could have "serious consequences".

Fu Cong, China's ambassador to the United Nations, told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council that rising tensions in the region do not serve the interests of any party.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a phone call with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar, also said that Beijing "opposes Israel's violation of international law and use of force to attack Iran."

"China condemns Israel's actions that violate Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, opposes the escalation of tensions and the expansion of the conflict, and expresses deep concern about the serious consequences that these actions may bring."

In their responses, they emphasize that China has always been committed to the peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiations, and opposes the use of armed attacks.

Foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian called on the parties to "choose actions that contribute to regional peace and stability" and stressed that China is ready to play a constructive role in helping to calm the situation.

States across the Middle East have condemned Israel's attacks on Iran, calling for a de-escalation of tensions amid fears of a wider war. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump called the attack "a very successful attack" and urged Iran to reach a deal with Israel "before it's too late."

In a social media post on Saturday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there had been "enough escalation" from both sides.

“It is time to stop,” he said. “Peace and diplomacy must prevail.”

Following the Israeli attacks, which came as the US and Iran were set to begin a sixth round of negotiations on Iran's nuclear activities, Tehran declared that dialogue with the US was "meaningless" and accused Washington of supporting the attack.

But US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to distance himself from the attack, saying Washington was "not involved" in the attacks.


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