In a televised address on June 21, U.S. President Trump announced devastating strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, claiming six bunker-busting bombs were dropped. This has been met with strong condemnation from Iran, which asserts that the U.S. attacks were ineffective.

Meanwhile, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the U.S. actions, citing violations of international law and exacerbation of tensions in the Middle East. Russia's Foreign Ministry also criticized the attacks. The escalating situation has raised concerns in China regarding security in the northwest and Xinjiang regions, prompting discussions on U.S. influence over China's Middle Eastern strategy.

Social media in China has seen a surge in nationalist comments, with some suggesting how to 'attack Israel.' Scholars note that Trump's actions against Iran may present a new strategic opportunity for China. However, public sentiment in China is increasingly skeptical of Iran, indicating a potential cooling relationship.