Mideast tensions escalate as US attacks Iran's nuclear sites

China has strongly condemned the United States' attacks on Iran and the bombing of nuclear facilities under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency, according to a statement released on Sunday by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

The US attacked three sites in Iran early on Sunday, inserting itself into Israel's conflict with Iran aimed at destroying the latter's nuclear program.

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed that the attacks took place at its Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan sites. Iran and the IAEA, the United Nations nuclear watchdog, said there were no immediate signs of radioactive contamination at the three locations.