China Calls for Immediate Ceasefire; Macron Demands Emergency UN Security Council Meeting

China's Foreign Ministry called for 'an immediate cessation of military operations' following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, saying Beijing is 'highly concerned' and stressing that Iranian sovereignty must be respected. French President Macron called for an urgent UN Security Council session, warning the conflict carries 'serious consequences' for international peace. Russia's Medvedev accused the US of using nuclear talks as cover for the planned military operation. Oman, the key mediator in US-Iran negotiations, called on all parties to immediately cease military operations.