美國總統特朗普：伊朗正受到嚴重打擊，他們希望達成協議。伊朗很快就會做好準備。

At a routine July 23 briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China is deeply concerned about escalation in the Gulf after reports the U.S. is deploying aircraft carriers and fighters to the region. Lin warned renewed hostilities would be contrary to any party’s interests, urged respect for regional states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called on parties to remain calm, cease hostile actions, resume contact and dialogue, and pursue a political-diplomatic settlement to secure a comprehensive, lasting ceasefire as soon as possible. He did not say whether China is in contact with the parties.

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