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China says it wants stronger ties with Iran
China says it wants stronger ties with Iran, its special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, said during talks in Iran.
Zhai met Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Beijing is urging political solutions to conflicts in the region rather than a return to armed action.
The effort comes as China seeks to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Zhai is also visiting Oman and Saudi Arabia this month, as part of that diplomatic push.
The sources do not give details of any agreements or say what steps will follow.
China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, said Beijing was willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran.
Zhai made the remarks in talks with Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
China’s foreign ministry said Zhai met Kani during a visit to Iran.
Zhai is also visiting Oman and Saudi Arabia this month as China seeks to ease tensions in the Middle East.
Zhai called for political solutions and the early restoration of stability and development in the region.
- Who
- China’s special envoy to the Middle East, Zhai Jun, and Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.
- What
- Zhai said China was willing to pursue stronger ties with Iran.
- When
- Nov. 9, 2026.
- Where
- Iran.
- Why
- China is stepping up efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
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Zhai Jun is visiting Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia as China steps up efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East.
China’s foreign ministry said Zhai met Ali Bagheri Kani in Iran.
- Chinese envoy
- Zhai Jun
- Iranian official
- Ali Bagheri Kani, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council
- Visit locations
- Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia
- Meeting date
- Nov. 9, 2026
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What people are saying
focus on political solutions with a rational and pragmatic spirit, and promote the early restoration of stability and development in the region