China Accuses Trump of ‘Pouring Oil’ on Iran, Israel Conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the G7 Summit aboard Air Force One while travelling back to Washington from Canada on June 16, 2025. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP)

China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of “pouring oil” on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the U.S. leader warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate”.

Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise aerial campaign last week against targets across Iran, saying it aimed to prevent its arch-foe from acquiring atomic weapons — an ambition Tehran denies.

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