On November 8, 2026, Zhai Jun, the Chinese government's special envoy on the Middle East issue, visited Iran and met separately with Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Deputy Foreign Minister Lavanci, and Assistant Foreign Minister and Persian Gulf Director General Ali Bek to have in-depth exchanges on Sino-Iranian relations and the current situation in the Middle East. Zhai Jun said that the traditional friendship between China and Iran is deep. This year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Iran and the 10th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. China is willing to use this as an opportunity to push for new progress in bilateral relations. Currently, the war in the Middle East is being delayed and spillover is spreading. China believes that the solution cannot be solved by force; the sovereignty and security of all countries should be respected, and that all parties concerned should adhere to peaceful choices, focus on political solutions in a rational and pragmatic spirit, and push for an early restoration of stability and development in the region. China is ready to uphold President Xi Jinping's series of initiatives and propositions dedicated to peace and stability in the Middle East, support countries in the region to develop good neighborly and friendly relations, uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, build a new regional security framework, and promote long-term stability in the region. Iran said that Iran attaches great importance to its relationship with China and is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields to promote the steady development of Iran-China relations. Iran highly endorses a series of important initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping and appreciates China's constructive role in promoting peace and stopping the war. It will firmly defend its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, insist on resolving regional conflicts through dialogue and consultation, oppose external interference, and work with China and other peace-loving forces to promote the early restoration of peace and tranquillity in the Middle East and the Gulf region.

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