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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Iran’s sovereignty and security should be respected and protected. According to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. US Treasury Secretary Scott Mnuchin has claimed that… The spokesperson stated that during the conversation, the Chinese Foreign Minister said that China supports ceasefire and peace talks, and is willing to act on China’s President’s four-point proposal for peace in the Middle East. The spokesperson further stated that the Chinese Foreign Minister told his Iranian counterpart that China is ready to play a role in improving relations between regional countries.
The United Nations has warned that the world is facing a major food crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Chief Economist for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Maximo Torero, said that time is running out. US President Donald Trump has called for a ceasefire in Lebanon: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that on Monday, the two countries will hold their first meeting in 34 years in Washington, DC, where Marco Rubio was also present. According to the US Navy Advisory, Iran-bound vessels can be searched anywhere in the open sea.
A touching story of a Chinese single mother’s struggle has gone viral on social media, where she has been lifting heavy cement blocks on construction sites for 16 years to raise her children and pay for their education. On his visit to Cameroon, Pope Francis said that the world is being destroyed by a few tyrannical leaders. Several Lebanese towns and villages have been severely damaged by Israeli airstrikes. According to British media, at least 1,400 buildings have been destroyed since March 2. US President Donald Trump has said that the Pakistani leadership is playing a positive role in reducing tensions in the region. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has advised the US to engage in dialogue with any government it dislikes. US Defense Secretary has said that Iran has been informed that they know what military assets are being transferred. In an interview with a news agency, Fathiyeh Birjandi said that Europe has a six-week supply of jet fuel, and if Iran stops oil shipments due to the war, there is a risk that flights may be suspended in Europe. Iranian President has said that those who call Iran a terrorist state are themselves terrorists who can kill anyone anywhere they want. Israeli Science and Technology Minister Gilad Erdan said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will hold talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun today. A new threat has emerged in the ongoing Iran-US standoff, with Indian media claiming that Iran may receive over 1,000 “man-portable air defense systems” (MANPADS) from China, allegedly through secret routes. Ismail Bouqa said that the US and Israel’s attacks are war crimes and crimes against humanity.
