Global Times: When asked to comment on Trump’s claim regarding the 8 pm EDT Tuesday (Wednesday 8am Beijing time) deadline he set for Iran to meet US demands or that “the entire country can be taken out in one night,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that the protracted conflict in Iran has caused major casualties and losses, impacted the security and stability of countries in the region, and affected the world economy and energy security.
The Chinese side is deeply concerned and worried about this. The prolongation of the conflict and escalation do not conform to the interests of any party. All parties should play a constructive role in easing the situation and promoting peace talks, Mao said.
