China on Tuesday accused US President Donald Trump of "fanning the flames" of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel with his remarks.
Trump on Monday warned residents of the Iranian capital, Tehran, to "immediately evacuate" in a posting on his Truth Social platform, echoing a similar warning from Israel earlier to evacuate a northern district of the city.
Asked about Trump's remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said: "Fanning the flames, pouring oil, making threats and mounting pressure will not help to promote the de-escalation of the situation, but will only intensify and widen the conflict."
"The Chinese side calls on all relevant parties, especially countries with special influence on Israel, to shoulder their responsibilities, take immediate measures to de-escalate tensions, and prevent the conflictfrom expanding and spreading," he said.
Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy in Israel on Tuesday also urged its citizens to leave the country "as soon as possible," warning that "[much] civilian infrastructure has been damaged, civilian casualties are on the rise, and the security situation is becoming more serious."
