Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Monday during his meeting with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman in Beijing that the world is undergoing "profound changes unseen in a century," and the Gulf region should not become an arena for major power competition and geopolitical conflict. He emphasized that peace and stability in the region require joint cultivation and protection by all parties, and China is committed to preventing a U.S.-Israel war against Iran, hoping to contribute wisdom and solutions to resolving the region's security dilemmas. Sultan Haitham of Oman expressed "deep appreciation" for China's stance on key issues in the Middle East.