1月4日，國務委員兼外交部長王毅應約同伊朗外長紮裏夫通電話。
紮裏夫通報了伊方對伊朗將領遭襲事件的立場。紮裏夫強烈譴責美方的粗暴行徑，表示美方所爲勢將産生嚴重後果。伊朗已就此向聯合國秘書長致函，希望中方能爲防止地區緊張局勢升級發揮重要作用。
On January 4, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi took a telephone call from Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif.
Zarif stated Iran’s position on the attack targeting the Iranian commander. He strongly condemned the flagrant action by the US and said it is bound to have serious consequences. Iran has sent a letter to the UN Secretary-General and hopes China can play an important role in preventing escalation of regional tensions.
王毅表示，美方的軍事冒險行爲，違背了國際關系基本准則，將加劇地區局勢的緊張動蕩。中方反對在國際關系中使用武力，軍事手段沒有出路，極限施壓更行不通。中方敦促美方不要濫用武力，通過對話尋求問題的解決。中方將秉持客觀公正立場，爲維護中東海灣地區和平安全發揮建設性作用。
Wang Yi said that the military adventurist act by the US goes against basic norms governing international relations and will aggravate tensions and turbulence in the region. China opposes the use of force in international relations. Military means will lead nowhere. Maximum pressure won’t work either. China urges the US to seek resolutions through dialogue instead of abusing force. China will continue to uphold an objective and just position and play a constructive role in safeguarding peace and security in the Gulf region of the Middle East.
來源：新華社 外交部官網