A ballistic missile launched from Iran hit and damaged a building in Bat Yam, Israel, on June 15, 2025. Israel and Iran continued intense bombardments on one another's territories

Amid escalating tensions following Israel's military strikes on Iran, analysts warn that China may retaliate against the U.S. through Iranian proxies, affecting Middle Eastern dynamics and international relations.

"China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the potential serious consequences of these actions," said Lin Jian, Chinese foreign ministry sp

National security experts warn that Israel's attack on Iran shows why Chinese land and asset purchases in the U.S. pose a significant threat to American security.

China has issued advisories to its citizens in Israel and Iran of the "complex and severe" security situation in those countries on Friday, adding a warning to those in Israel to prepare for possible missile and drone attacks.

Wang, during his conversation with Araghchi, stressed Beijing's "clear condemnation" of "Israel's violation of Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," and expressed support to Tehran in "safeguarding its national sovereignty and legitimate rights."

President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.

The country’s exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israel’s energy facilities are also at risk.

Israel's air strikes on Iran are unlikely to cause a major disruption to oil supply, and market analysts believe a full-scale shutoff of oil flows by closing the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely

Iran's missile fuel procurement signals renewed military ambitions and complicates fragile nuclear diplomacy with the U.S.

Tensions skyrocket as a Chinese cargo plane reportedly lands in Tehran with its transponder off—sparking fears that China is covertly supplying Iran with military aid amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war.