Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran, which initially began more than 80 days ago.

TEHRAN TIMES — President Donald Trump’s three-day state visit to China begins under the heavy shadow of the ongoing crisis in the Persian Gulf. More than 70 days into the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, the conflict has settled into a precarious stalemate, thrusting Beijing into the role of a critical diplomatic actor.

hina has expressed its strong opposition to U.S. sanctions, labeling the restrictions imposed on three Chinese-based companies—which Washington claims bolstered Iran's military response—as "illegal and unilateral."

Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hours before a US-imposed deadline for Iran to allow transit or face attacks on its infrastructure.

An informal proposal has been made to host the next World Free Zones Conference in Iran, according to the Secretary of the Supreme Council of Free Zones.

Gilan's Water and Wastewater Company has partnered with Chinese firm PKE in a new agreement aimed at improving wastewater management and technology in the region, according to Gilan Governor Hadi Haghshenas.

Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali, traveled to China on Tuesday, May 20th, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) Sports Ministers' Conference.