Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt online wave of sympathy
South China Morning Post
by Phoebe ZhangMarch 5, 2026
The deadly US-Israeli military strikes on Iran have triggered an outpouring of public sympathy and support in China, with many social media users condemning the attacks and discussing ways to help.
The Iranian embassy in China thanked the “righteous” Chinese public on Thursday for their support, but said it was not accepting financial help from Chinese individuals and organisations for now.
“The embassy would like to express its sincere gratitude to the civilised and righteous Chinese people,”...
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Originally published on South China Morning Post on 3/5/2026