strikeApr 9, 2026

China sides with Iran over US ceasefire terms

Summary

Beijing has backed Iran's version of a one-day-old ceasefire that's already on a razor's edge, with the U.S. and Israel claiming it doesn't cover Lebanon. "Lebanon's sovereignty and security should not be violated.

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Micah McCartneyBy Micah McCartney
Beijing has backed Iran's version of a one-day-old ceasefire that's already on a razor's edge, with the U.S. and Israel claiming it doesn't cover Lebanon. "Lebanon's sovereignty and security should not be violated. Civilians and their property must be protected," Chinese Foreign …

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