China is suffering a "terrible loss" in the Middle East and could convince some other party to "strike us," according to Gatestone Institute's Gordon Chang.

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.

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.

Russia is prepared to continue to work to resolve issues surrounding Iran's nuclear programme, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

In response to a media inquiry regarding Israel's launching attacks on multiple targets inside Iran early this morning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that Lin Jian responded that China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the potential serious consequences of these actions.

China was deeply concerned about the Israeli attacks on Iran and urged de-escalation for regional peace and stability, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claims China could hold the 'moral authority' to negotiate Middle East peace after Israel's strikes on Iran.

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, engaged with Iranian and Israeli counterparts following recent escalations, affirming Beijing's support for Tehran and