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Iran: Beijing condemns US attack on nuclear facilities.
China has strongly condemned the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. The Foreign Ministry offered to support mediation efforts.
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China has strongly condemned the US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. The Foreign Ministry offered to support mediation efforts.
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