From Decensored News: Both China and Russia had strong words for the international community and especially the US for causing a region-wide conflict in the Middle East.
China
China tells UN Security Council that the recent US airstrikes “constitute a grave violation of the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Syria and Iraq.”
“The situation in the Middle East is on the verge of extreme peril…” “Who is creating threats, whether in the Middle East or elsewhere? Who is engaged in the excessive use of force? And who is misleading public opinion?…” “The US purports that it does not seek to create conflicts in the Middle East or anywhere else, but in reality it does precisely the opposite…” “The US military actions are undoubtedly stoking new turmoil in this region and further intensifying tensions…” “Underneath the rising tensions in the Middle East over the past few months, the fundamental reason is the failure to implement a ceasefire in Gaza…” “All parties should heed the strong call and overwhelming consensus of the international community and support the Security Council in taking strong actions to promote an immediate ceasefire…” “We call the country concerned to demonstrate political will and determination, take more practical actions to safeguard regional peace and stability, make less selfish geopolitical calculations, and play a constructive role that is expected of it…”
Russia
Russia condemns “brazen act of aggression” by the US in Syria and Iraq, calling out Washington’s selective & self-serving approach to international law and support for Israel’s “inhumane, bloody operation” in Gaza
“Perhaps this kind of mob-like action is part of the so-called ‘rules-based order’…” “It’s becoming ever clearer that this American pseudo-legal construct has little to do with international law…” “It’s clear that American airstrikes are specifically, deliberately aimed to stoke the conflict…” “Recent events confirm that the US is NOT looking for—and has never sought in reality—a solution to the problems in the region. The logic of their actions should be found only in the efforts at any price to preserve their dominating position in the world.” “Therefore Washington has tried—and will continue to try—to fight fire with fire and compound the chronic disagreements within the Middle East to such an extent where it is of benefit for their Israeli ally…”