Beijing, June 22 -- China has strongly condemned the U.S. attacks on Iran and the bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson has said.

The spokesperson made the remarks on Sunday when asked to comment on U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States carried out strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, reports CGTN.

The actions of the U.S. seriously violate the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and international law and have exacerbated tensions in the Middle East, the spokesperson said.

China also called on the parties to the conflict-particularly Israel-to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible, ensure the safety o...