In this Times Now World News report, we break down the this topic: China sharply criticised the United States and Israel over the ongoing Iran conflict during a United Nations Security Council briefing, calling the war “illegitimate” and warning of its global economic fallout. Speaking during China’s presidency of the council, Beijing urged both Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and maintain the ceasefire, while condemning sanctions on Chinese firms as “illegitimate.” The remarks come amid rising tensions in the Middle East, with China positioning itself as a mediator while accusing Western powers of unilateralism and destabilising the international order.
