Iranian and Chinese officials held talks in Tehran on the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in Yemen, with both sides reaffirming their support for a political solution to the crisis.
Mohammad Ali Bek, director general of the Gulf Department at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, said he met with China’s Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs, Zhai Jun, at the ministry’s headquarters, where they discussed developments across the region.
“I hosted Mr. Zhai Jun, China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs, and his accompanying delegation,” Ali Bek said.
He added that the discussions covered the latest regional developments, particularly the situation in Yemen, with both sides underscoring the need for a political solution to the Yemeni crisis. They also exchanged views on the proposed future security framework for the region.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry official noted that both sides had agreed to continue consultations between the two countries.
The meeting came as China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that Zhai Jun had also met with Ali Bagheri, deputy secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, during his visit to Iran.
On Nov.8, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue visited Iran and met with Iranian officials for in-depth exchanges of views on China-Iran ties and the current situation in the Middle East. https://t.co/ILFWUMaBVQ
— 中国驻伊朗大使馆Chinese Embassy in Iran (@ChinaEmbIran) November 9, 2026
Zhai reaffirmed Beijing’s readiness to work towards further progress in bilateral relations with Tehran, stressing that the ongoing and expanding conflict in the Middle East could not be resolved through force.
According to a statement issued by China’s Foreign Ministry on Monday, the meeting took place as part of Zhai’s regional tour this month, which includes visits to Iran, Oman, and Saudi Arabia.
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Sunday that the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen must be brought to an end as soon as possible through dialogue between the two sides, based on the agreed roadmap.
The statement called for an immediate halt to military attacks, a complete lifting of the blockade, and respect for the Yemeni people’s right to self-determination.
Source: Agencies (edited by Al-Manar)