China pursues stronger diplomatic ties with Iran to ease Middle East tensions.

China is actively pursuing stronger diplomatic ties with Iran as special envoy <b>Zhai Jun</b> holds high-level meetings across the region to promote political solutions without arms. The diplomatic push aims to address escalating conflicts and foster regional stability. During talks in Iran, Zhai met with <b>Ali Bagheri Kani</b>, the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, according to a recent foreign ministry readout. Zhai is currently visiting Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia this month to ease ongoing tensions. Chinese Foreign Minister <b>Wang Yi</b> emphasized that all parties should prioritize political solutions with a rational spirit for regional stability. Meanwhile, President Xi Jinping stated that China remains willing to help address conflict spillover effects.