Iran has withdrawn its warships from a naval exercise with South Africa, Russia, China, and the UAE due to political pressures, as the nations prepare for maritime operations amid rising tensions and concerns over international relations.

China has broken its silence on the escalating crisis in Iran, firmly opposing foreign interference and calling for stability as nationwide anti-Khamenei protests intensify. Beijing emphasized respect for Iran’s sovereignty under international law,

China said it opposed foreign interference in other nations’ internal affairs, responding to Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention if Iranian protesters were killed