China, Israel and Iran
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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to several questions related to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran on Monday press conference, emphasizing that Chinese side will continue to communicate with relevant parties,
Tensions skyrocket as a Chinese cargo plane reportedly lands in Tehran with its transponder off—sparking fears that China is covertly supplying Iran with military aid amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war.
President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.
China has issued advisories to its citizens in Israel and Iran of the "complex and severe" security situation in those countries on Friday, adding a warning to those in Israel to prepare for possible missile and drone attacks.
Iran's missile fuel procurement signals renewed military ambitions and complicates fragile nuclear diplomacy with the U.S.
The country’s exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israel’s energy facilities are also at risk.
Iran is shipping less oil to China, as toughening sanctions snarl the OPEC producer’s shipments and refinery demand falls in the world’s biggest fossil fuel importer.
The U.S. and Iran will meet in Oman for a sixth round of negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s accelerating nuclear activities.