Russia, China raise diplomatic voices against US-Israeli attacks on Iran

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 4, 2026 at 04:03 AM

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In March 2026, Russia and China diplomatically opposed the US and Israeli attacks on Iran. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israel to halt military actions, arguing they disrupted progress in US-Iran negotiations and risked further escalation. Wang also requested Israel ensure the safety of Chinese personnel in Iran. Separately, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the US and Israel, stating their actions could inadvertently encourage nuclear proliferation in Iran. Russia also stated they had seen no evidence of Iran developing nuclear weapons. Both nations urged de-escalation and a cessation of military operations to prevent further conflict.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

France 40% Oman 40% Gideon Saar ×260% Sergey Lavrov ×270% Wang Yi ×480% United States ×480% Israel ×780% Russia ×390% Iran ×1090% China ×790%

Keywords

iran 100% us-israeli attacks 90% russia 80% china 80% nuclear proliferation 70% military action 60% diplomatic voices 60% regional conflict 50% negotiations 40%