China Issues Strong Warning Against External Regime Change in Iran
China has issued a firm warning against attempts to engineer political change in Iran amid the ongoing US-Israel offensive, stating that such efforts would lack public support and could significantly worsen instability across the Middle East region. The remarks were delivered by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during a news conference held on the sidelines of a major annual gathering in Beijing.
Wang Yi Condemns "Color Revolution" Attempts
Speaking to reporters, Wang Yi explicitly stated that attempts to provoke a "color revolution" or externally driven regime change in Tehran would not succeed. According to reports from Aljazeera citing China's state-run Xinhua news agency, Wang declared: "Plotting a 'color' revolution or seeking government change will find no popular support." His comments come as tensions in the Middle East remain dangerously high following recent US and Israeli military actions against Iran.
Wang Yi strongly asserted that the sovereignty of Iran and other nations must be fully respected, urging an immediate halt to all hostilities. In a sharp message directed against unilateral military action, the Chinese foreign minister added: "A strong fist does not mean strong reason. The world cannot return to the law of the jungle." He emphasized that this conflict represents a war that should never have occurred and benefits no one involved.
China Calls for Diplomatic Solutions and Regional Autonomy
The Chinese foreign minister warned that military force provides no sustainable solution to the current crisis, noting that armed conflict only increases hatred and breeds new security crises. Wang Yi specifically cautioned against outside interference in regional affairs, stating: "The people of the Middle East are the true masters of this region, and the region's affairs should be determined by the countries there independently."
Beijing has urged all parties involved in the conflict to resume diplomatic engagement immediately. Wang called on "all sides" to return to negotiations "as quickly as possible" and resolve their differences through constructive dialogue to achieve broader regional security. China expressed readiness to work collaboratively with countries throughout the Middle East to "restore order to the Middle East, calm to its people, and peace to the world."
Intelligence Reports Challenge Regime Change Feasibility
The Chinese warning coincides with intelligence reports questioning the feasibility of regime change in Iran. According to a classified assessment by the US National Intelligence Council cited by The Washington Post, even a large-scale American military campaign would be unlikely to dismantle Iran's deeply entrenched military and clerical power structure. The report, published Saturday and citing sources familiar with the document, directly challenges claims that Washington could effectively remove Iran's leadership and install a preferred successor government.
China has also formally condemned the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during the ongoing conflict. Separately, Wang Yi addressed China's international relationships, stating that China's ties with Russia remain strong despite Western criticism of Moscow over the war in Ukraine, describing the bilateral relationship as "steadfast and unshakeable." This assertion comes amid growing speculation that China and Russia are providing Iran with critical intelligence about US military assets operating in the region.
