Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty and security during a meeting with visiting Iranian Deputy Security Affairs Chief Ali Bagheri Kani. Wang Yi urged all parties to focus on political solutions with a rational and pragmatic spirit, rather than resorting to armed conflict again. According to Iran's state news agency, Kani said China reiterated its full support for Tehran. Additionally, China announced that its special envoy would visit Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Oman later this month to advance the Middle East diplomatic process.