China and France agree to help de-escalate US-Israeli conflict with Iran

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Cao JiaxuanMarch 3, 2026 at 01:36 PM

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During talks on Monday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot agreed that China and France should collaborate to de-escalate the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. Wang urged France to work with China to safeguard international relations, emphasizing that major powers should not use military force against other countries. Barrot stated that France and China, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, have a responsibility to protect international peace. Both ministers agreed to work with Gulf countries to de-escalate tensions and pursue a political resolution. France also stated they were not informed nor involved in the recent military operations.

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Gulf countries 60% Jean-Noel Barrot 70% United States 70% Iran 70% Israel 70% United Nations Security Council 70% Wang Yi 80% France ×390% China ×390%

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de-escalation 100% international relations 80% international law 70% political settlement 60% un security council 60% china 50% france 50% peace and security 40% gulf countries 40%

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