Iran, Russia, China envoys present joint front to Grossi on nuclear talks As the US-Iran nuclear negotiations progress, Iran, Russia and China presented a united front in a meeting with the international nuclear watchdog chief in Vienna. Iran
China slams sanctions, voices support for Iran’s nuclear program during FM visit Iran's foreign minister held high-level talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday on the latest developments in Iran’s ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US. China
UAE’s ADNOC inks deal with China’s largest offshore producer as US tariffs bite A third LNG deal has been struck between a Chinese entity and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as Beijing scrambles for alternative sources to replace the US supply. United Arab Emirates
Araghchi to visit China ahead of US-Iran technical talks: What to know Araghchi’s visit to China follows weeks of trilateral coordination between Iran, Russia and China on the nuclear issue, including a joint condemnation of unilateral sanctions. China
Newsletter: China-Middle East Al-Monitor China-Middle East: China-Egypt first-ever joint air force drills China
Analysis From Rafales to railways: Egypt walks tightrope between China, West By Dale Aluf In Amsterdam, reporting on China in the Middle East
China courts Gulf, BRICS allies as trade war with US escalates Since US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on more than 180 countries on April 2, Beijing has stepped up engagement with Riyadh. China
Newsletter: China-Middle East China joins the chessboard ahead of Iran-US talks China is strategically influencing the upcoming US-Iran nuclear talks by strengthening its relationship with Tehran. Iran
Iran oil exports to China soar in March to 1.9M bpd despite US sanctions The United States and Iran will hold negotiations on the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program on Saturday as Tehran hopes to achieve sanctions relief. Iran
US sanctions UAE, China firms in crackdown on Iranian drone supplies The Justice Department also announced criminal charges against two Iranian nationals and an Iranian company over their alleged roles in the drone-procurement network. Iran
Analysis As China opens to Sharaa, Uyghurs and reconstruction shadow future ties with Syria China’s approach to Syria will likely hinge on what the new government does about the Uyghurs in its ranks. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Egypt, China ink $1.65B deal for steel factories in Suez: What we know The deal was signed by Egypt’s General Authority of the Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Industrial Development Authority with Xin Feng Egypt Steel and its parent company, Xin Feng China as Cairo-Beijing ties grow closer. Egypt
US slaps sanctions on Iran's oil tankers, targets China 'teapot' refinery Targets of the sanctions include a refinery allegedly purchasing Iranian oil from a vessel linked to Yemen's Houthi militant group. Iran
US strikes on Yemen's Houthis, China stimulus drive surge in oil prices Brent crude was up 1.3% to $71.53 a barrel on Monday morning compared to close on Sunday. Yemen
Houthis using Chinese-made hydrogen fuel cells to build stealthier drones: Report A new report reveals that the Houthis are incorporating Chinese-made hydrogen fuel cells into their drones, potentially improving their range and reducing detection by air defenses. Yemen
As Iran set to receive Trump's letter, China to host talks on nuclear program China will host a trilateral meeting with Russia and Iran in Beijing Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear program, amid renewed US efforts to renegotiate a new deal. China
Analysis Iran flaunts joint Russia-China naval exercise as defiance of Trump, new order: What to know Iran appears to be using the drills as a powerful signal that amid shifting dynamics under the new US administration, it will not be alone in defending its strategic interests. By A correspondent in Tehran In Tehran, reporting on politics
Iran, China, Russia hold joint naval drill despite Trump threats: What we know The drill took place as the United States and Iran remain at odds over the latter’s nuclear program. Iran