On January 15, 2026, at the UN Security Council (UNSC), China’s chargé d’affaires Sun Lei called for cool heads on the Iran situation. He urged all sides to step back and avoid further escalation. ✌️🌐
Sun Lei stressed that decisions about Iran’s future belong to the Iranian people. He also asked the U.S. to respect the purposes and principles of the UN Charter – think of it as the UN’s rulebook – and abandon any fixation on using force.
This highlights a broader push for diplomacy as regional tensions in the Middle East stay in the spotlight. For a generation of global citizens in South and Southeast Asia, it’s a reminder of the UN’s role in advocating dialogue over conflict. 🌍📣
While the path ahead remains uncertain, calls for de-escalation over force resonate with young change-makers demanding peaceful solutions and community-driven action. Let’s keep the conversation going! 💬✨
Reference(s):
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