Two oil tankers sailing through the Gulf of Oman suffered explosions that damaged the ships and forced the crew to abandon them. Although the cause of explosions has yet to be determined, the US has accused Iran of attacking the tankers and sent a destroyer, USS Mason, to the Gulf. Tehran vehemently denies being involved in the blasts, APA reports citing Sputnik.
Beijing has called on all parties to act with restraint to avoid an escalation of tensions in the Middle East region that could lead to a war. China stressed that such a scenario is "not in anyone's interest".
"Nobody wants to see war in the Gulf. We hope all relevant parties remain calm and exercise restraint and avoid tensions further escalating", Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said.
China’s Foreign Ministry also expressed hope that all parties can jointly work out measures to ensure "navigational safety in the relevant waters" as well as regional peace and stability. The ministry's spokesman also added that China itself will continue taking steps to ensure its energy security.
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