President, 

China is deeply concerned about the rapidly escalating situation in the Gulf region, which risks pushing the entire Middle East into a dangerous abyss. The United States and Israel, without authorization from the UN Security Council, and in the middle of negotiations between Iran and the US, launched military strikes against Iran. This clearly violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and the basic norms governing international relations. The outbreak of this war lacks justification and legitimacy. Its continuation would bring harm without any benefit. The fundamental way to prevent further deterioration of the situation is for the US and Israel to cease their military operations. At the same time, the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of the Gulf Arab states must also be fully respected. In this regard, China does not go along with Iran's attacks against the Gulf Arab states, and condemns all indiscriminate attacks against innocent civilians and non-military targets. China supports the legitimate demands of the Gulf Arab states to uphold their national security, appreciates and supports their restraint, and supports the continued efforts of regional countries to resolve disputes through diplomatic means. 

China attaches great importance to the draft resolution presented by Bahrain on behalf of GCC countries and Jordan. We fully understand the significant concerns of the Gulf Arab states, and strongly urge all parties to the conflict to genuinely respect the sovereignty and security of non-belligerent states. China participated constructively in the consultations. Regretfully, however, the draft resolution does not fully reflect the root cause and the overall picture of the conflict in a balanced manner. The reasonable suggestions by China were not adequately taken into account. Therefore, China had no choice but to abstain from the vote. 

President, 

The continuation and escalation of conflict serve the interests of no party. The only victims are the people of the region. China, once again, calls for an immediate cessation of military operations, preventing further cycles of escalation, and avoiding the spillover and expansion of the conflict. The parties concerned should return to the right track of dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible, and resolve their differences through equal dialogue. China has always been a force for peace. Foreign Minister Wang Yi had phone calls with his counterparts of multiple countries in the region and beyond. The Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East issue is currently conducting shuttle diplomacy in the region, actively working to promote peace and a cessation of hostilities. China stands ready to continue working with the countries in the region and the wider international community to build synergy for peace and to promote the early restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East. 

Thank you, President.