China expressed regret over Iran´s decision to overstep its uranium enrichment portfolio under the 2015 nuclear deal, but said the US "maximum pressure" was the "main reason" "Of the tensions.
"We call upon all parties to see this from a long-term and comprehensive perspective, exercise restraint and adhere to the Iranian nuclear deal together in order to avoid further escalation under the tension situation," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular news conference.
