According to CoinMeta, Zhai Jun, the Chinese government's special envoy for Middle East affairs, visited Iran on November 8, 2026, where he met with Baqeri, the deputy secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Lavanti, the executive vice minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Alibek, the assistant to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and director of the Gulf of Persia Department. They had in-depth discussions regarding Sino-Iranian relations and the current situation in the Middle East. China believes that force cannot solve problems, and the sovereignty and security of all countries should be respected. All relevant parties should adhere to peaceful solutions and focus on political resolutions with a rational and pragmatic approach, in order to promote the early restoration of stability and development in the region.