Press TV

China has warned Israel against obstructing the implementation of the Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), urging all parties to take concrete steps to support regional peace and create conditions for future negotiations.

Beijing on Thursday welcomed the signing of the memorandum, reaffirming its support for peace and stability in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian warned Israel against undermining the implementation of the deal, as he addressed concerns over the agreement’s first phase and the next round of negotiations between Tehran and Washington.

“At this critical stage, relevant parties, including Israel, need to follow the overwhelming trend of peace and stability in the region and do more to help Iran and the US implement the deal and promote stage two negotiations, rather than the other way around,” Jian stated.

The Chinese diplomat further emphasized the strategic nature of ties between Beijing and Tehran, describing the two countries as longstanding partners committed to deepening cooperation.

“As a comprehensive strategic partner of Iran, China stands ready to consolidate and deepen political mutual trust with Iran, enhance mutually-beneficial cooperation in various fields, and bring the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership forward,” he said.

Beijing’s remarks reflect growing international support for the Iran-US MoU and opposition to any attempts by the Israeli regime to undermine its implementation.

The 14-point memorandum, signed remotely by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and US President Donald Trump early on Thursday, calls for a permanent end to hostilities across all fronts, including Lebanon, as well as oil export waivers, the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iran within 30 days, and the restoration of commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

The agreement also includes a reconstruction and economic development plan for Iran worth at least $300 billion, the removal of US sanctions, the release of frozen Iranian assets, and a renewed Iranian commitment not to develop nuclear weapons, while negotiations continue over Tehran’s enriched uranium stockpile.