China's foreign minister tells Iran's foreign minister about the Israeli-Gaza conflict.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reminded his Iranian counterpart that China supports Islamic nations in developing unity and cooperation on the Palestinian problem, while urging the international community to take action against any party that damages innocent civilians.

According to a readout from China's foreign ministry, Wang criticised excessive exercise of the right to self-defense in a call with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday.

According to the statement, Wang stated that "the right to self-defense should be exercised in accordance with international humanitarian law, including the protection of civilians and hostages."

The ministry stated that Wang backed Islamic nations "speaking with one voice" in respect to Palestine, notwithstanding the conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas.