China Announces Humanitarian Aid to Iran and Neighboring Countries Amid Middle East Conflict

China announced it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, and Iraq amid the ongoing conflict involving US and Israeli strikes in the Middle East. Chinese officials expressed sympathy for affected civilians and called for peace and a ceasefire to prevent further humanitarian crises. While China criticized Tehran's attacks on Gulf states hosting US bases, it urged the US and Israel to halt their strikes. China has also engaged diplomatically to promote de-escalation in the region.