On August 11, 2024, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, had a phone call with Iranian Acting Foreign Minister Bagheri at the invitation. Wang Yi said that China firmly opposes and strongly condemns the assassination, considering it a serious violation of the basic norms of international relations, a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty, security and dignity, a direct violation of the ceasefire negotiation process in Gaza, and an impact on regional peace and stability. China supports Iran's efforts to safeguard sovereignty, security and national dignity in accordance with the law, and supports Iran's efforts to maintain regional peace and stability. It is willing to maintain close communication with Iran.