China reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of military actions amid escalating tensions concerning Iran and its neighboring countries on Monday after United States President Donald Trump said the conflict could go on for the next four weeks.

At a regular press briefing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning urged all parties to immediately stop military operations, avoid further escalation of tensions, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday, calling on the international community to send a clear message against any regression to the law of the jungle.

Responding to a question on how such a message should be conveyed, Mao said China has already made its position clear. With the joint efforts of China and Russia, the United Nations Security Council recently held an emergency meeting to discuss the current situation in Iran, she said.

"China stands ready to work with all parties to voice justice on platforms including the UN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and to uphold international fairness and justice," Mao added.