The Beijing Hour 3,000 Chinese nationals leave Iran, one confirmed killed: Foreign Ministry
Mar 2, 2026
Coverage of U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran and their toll on civilians and infrastructure. Reports on evacuations and the confirmed death of a Chinese national. Discussion of regional escalation including Hezbollah, proxy attacks, and diplomatic responses. Brief look at China's reaction and preparations for its upcoming national legislature session.
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Journalist Describes School Strike And Tehran's Daily Life
- Iranian journalist Shirokh Saeed described strikes hitting residential areas and a girls' school in Minab that killed nearly 150 students.
- She noted daily life continued in Tehran with metros operating despite visible panic in the streets.
Hezbollah Joins The Conflict From Lebanon
- Hezbollah entered the conflict from Lebanon, prompting Israeli strikes in Beirut that reportedly killed around 30 people and targeted Hezbollah officials.
- Israeli officials declared Hezbollah leaders legitimate targets after cross-border launches toward central Israel.
China Received No Advance Warning Of Strikes
- China says it received no prior warning of the U.S.-Israeli strikes and condemned the actions as violating international law.
- Mao Ning confirmed one Chinese national was killed and that over 3,000 Chinese citizens had been evacuated from Iran with embassy assistance.