China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of \u201cpouring oil\u201d on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the US leader warned Tehran residents to \u201cimmediately evacuate\u201d. The sudden flare-up in hostilities has sparked fears of a wider conflict, with Trump urging Iran back to the negotiating table after Israel\u2019s attacks derailed ongoing nuclear talks. Trump also issued an extraordinary warning on his Truth Social platform: \u201cEveryone should immediately evacuate Tehran!\u201d Asked about Trump\u2019s remarks, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said: \u201cFanning the flames, pouring oil, making threats and mounting pressure will not help to promote the de-escalation of the situation, but will only intensify and widen the conflict. \u201cThe Chinese side calls on all relevant parties, especially countries with special influence on Israel, to shoulder their responsibilities, take immediate measures to de-escalate tensions, and prevent the conflict from expanding and spreading.\u201d China\u2019s embassy in Israel on Tuesday also urged its citizens to leave the country \u201cas soon as possible\u201d, after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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