China Demands Halt to Iran Strikes; UK Pushes Diplomatic Solution Amid Escalation

• China and UK call for an end to the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which began on February 28.
• Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi demanded an immediate halt to operations and warned against regime change, condemning the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
• China's Mao Ning stated US-Israeli strikes lack UN Security Council authorization and violate international law, expressing concern over regional fallout and Strait of Hormuz threats.
• British PM Keir Starmer emphasized a negotiated settlement for Iran's nuclear ambitions, stating the UK was not involved in initial strikes.
• Starmer later allowed US forces to use British bases for defensive operations after Iran's retaliatory strikes, with British jets intercepting threats; oil prices have spiked.