China and Russia condemn Israel’s reckless attacks on Iran, warn of "serious consequences" for war-mongering aggression
By isabelle // 2025-06-16
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  • Israel launched unprovoked airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing 78+ and injuring 320+, sparking global condemnation.
  • China and Russia warned of "serious consequences," calling the attacks a violation of international law and sovereignty.
  • The IAEA confirmed radioactive contamination at the Natanz nuclear facility, raising fears of a nuclear catastrophe.
  • Iran retaliated with missile strikes, killing two Israelis, as regional powers united in condemning Israel’s disproportionate aggression.
  • Global leaders urge diplomacy to prevent all-out war, accusing Israel of sabotaging peace talks and risking wider conflict.
In an escalation that threatens to plunge the Middle East into all-out war, Israel launched unprovoked airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and military facilities this week, killing at least 78 people and wounding more than 320. The attacks, widely condemned as a flagrant violation of international law, have drawn fierce backlash from global powers China and Russia, who warn of "serious consequences" if Israel continues its reckless aggression. The strikes, which targeted civilian areas and critical nuclear infrastructure, mark a dangerous new chapter in the region’s instability, and it's one that could spiral into a catastrophic conflict unless diplomacy prevails. At an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting, Chinese Ambassador Fu Cong slammed Israel’s actions as a direct assault on Iran’s sovereignty, warning that the bombing of nuclear facilities crossed a "red line." The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed Israel "destroyed the above-ground part of the Natanz nuclear facility," raising fears of radioactive contamination. Meanwhile, Russia accused Israel of pushing the region toward "a large-scale nuclear catastrophe," with the Kremlin declaring the strikes "categorically unacceptable."

War-mongering and sovereignty violations

Israel’s latest aggression, which targeted not only military sites but also civilian apartments where Iranian scientists and generals were assassinated, has exposed the Netanyahu regime’s disregard for human life and international law. Iranian officials report that residential areas, energy infrastructure, and nuclear facilities were hit in coordinated strikes, leaving behind a trail of devastation. Iran retaliated with missile barrages that killed at least two Israelis, but the disproportionate scale of Israel’s assault has drawn global condemnation. Russia’s UN ambassador, Vasily Nebenzya, accused Israel of violating the UN Charter, stating, "This completely unprovoked attack, no matter what Israel says to the contrary, is a gross violation of the UN charter and international law." China echoed these concerns, with Fu Cong urging Israel to "immediately stop all risky military actions" to avoid further escalation. The IAEA’s Rafael Grossi confirmed radioactive contamination at Natanz, though he claimed it was "inside the facility" and could be managed, nevertheless underscoring the reckless nature of Israel’s strikes.

Diplomacy over destruction

While Western powers have largely remained silent or offered tepid calls for restraint, nations across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East have united in condemning Israel’s warmongering. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and even long-time rival Oman denounced the attacks as a destabilizing act of aggression. The African Union warned of the "serious threat to international peace and security," while Indonesia called for "utmost restraint" to prevent a broader conflict. Iran’s UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, accused Israel of seeking "to kill diplomacy, to sabotage negotiations, and to drag the region into wider conflict." His words ring true as Israel’s actions threaten to derail already fragile nuclear talks between Iran and the U.S. Despite global calls for de-escalation, Israel’s UN envoy, Danny Danon, defiantly justified the strikes, claiming Iran was building a nuclear arsenal and that Israel "did not act recklessly." Yet the international community sees through this rhetoric, recognizing these attacks as part of a calculated campaign to provoke wider war. The world now stands at a precipice. With China and Russia firmly opposing Israel’s aggression, and regional powers like Saudi Arabia and Turkey issuing warnings, the risk of a full-blown regional war has never been higher. The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has distanced itself from direct involvement, but its long-standing support for Israel’s militarism has emboldened Netanyahu’s regime. If diplomacy fails, the consequences will be severe. The targeting of nuclear facilities sets a dangerous precedent, one that could trigger retaliatory strikes with unimaginable fallout. The global community must act now – not with empty statements, but with decisive pressure to halt Israel’s reckless warmongering before it’s too late. Sources for this article include: ZeroHedge.com YNetNews.com AlJazeera.com MiddleEastEye.net
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