TEHRAN – China and Armenia have joined the growing list of countries condemning Israel's recent aggression against Iranian territories on Saturday.

In an interview with Fars News Agency on Monday, Beijing’s Ambassador to Tehran, Cong Peiwu, reiterated China’s steadfast support for Iran’s sovereignty, security, and national dignity, advocating for peaceful solutions to regional disputes. 

The ambassador highlighted China's position on recent Israeli military actions against Iranian defense facilities and called for diplomacy over aggression.

Reflecting on the recent Israeli attacks on military installations in Iran, Cong noted that these actions exemplify the broader impacts of escalating conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. 

Emphasizing China’s commitment to peace and stability, he urged all parties to pursue calm through dialogue, warning against the perils of military adventurism. Beijing, he affirmed, remains opposed to any actions that escalate tensions and supports diplomatic engagement to prevent further destabilization in West Asia.

Cong also pointed to the critical role of the international community, especially major powers, in curbing further conflict in the region. He underscored China’s commitment to fostering a stable, multilateral approach that could reduce regional volatility and avert a larger crisis.

The ambassador touched on the recent BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, describing it as a significant milestone in "Greater BRICS" cooperation, which aims to strengthen unity among member nations and amplify the voice of the Global South. 

Cong expressed China’s appreciation for the momentum gained from BRICS, particularly in light of its mission to enhance representation for developing nations in global governance—a system, he noted, that still inadequately reflects the needs and voices of the Global South.

Cong highlighted the meeting between the presidents of Iran and China on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, calling it a step forward in strengthening political trust between the two nations. As China prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2025, Cong welcomed Iran’s active engagement in SCO initiatives and looked forward to further collaboration.

Meanwhile, Armenia also voiced its condemnation of actions that threaten regional security, specifically calling attention to last week's Israeli strikes on Iranian facilities. Armenia’s Foreign Ministry expressed concern about the growing instability across the region, urging diplomacy to protect international law and prevent further escalation.

These calls for restraint follow Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites, which led to the martyrdom of four members of Iran’s army forces and one civilian. Iran’s Air Defense Base confirmed some limited structural damage and announced an investigation to assess the full impact of the attacks.