# Middle East
Latest news and articles about Middle East
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Beijing Urges Citizens in the Middle East to Use Narrow Flight Windows to Evacuate
On March 6 China’s foreign ministry advised Chinese citizens in parts of the Middle East to use resumed commercial flights to evacuate amid persistent uncertainty and complex security conditions. The appeal seeks to reduce the need for emergency evacuations and reflects Beijing’s dual priorities of citizen protection and diplomatic caution.
Beijing Condemns US–Israel Military Action on Iran, Urges Immediate Halt to Prevent Wider Conflict
China’s Foreign Ministry publicly opposed US and Israeli military strikes on Iran on March 6, 2026, calling for an immediate halt to avoid further escalation. The statement reflects Beijing’s interest in regional stability, energy security, and a preference for diplomatic solutions over military action.
Iran Says Missiles Penetrated Israeli Defences as Explosions Echo Across the Region
Iran announced that missiles had penetrated Israeli multilayer air-defences, a claim that coincided with reports of large explosions heard across several Middle Eastern countries. The development intensifies the risk of broader escalation between Iran and Israel, with implications for regional stability, maritime security and allied involvement.
Israel Says Campaign Against Iran Is Entering a New, More Destructive Phase
The Israeli military announced it is moving to a new phase of operations against Iran after claiming air superiority and suppression of ballistic-missile positions. The IDF says it will intensify damage to Iran's regime foundations and military capabilities, a shift that raises the risk of broader regional escalation and international repercussions.
China Signals Steady Support as Oil Spike and Middle East Tensions Roil Global Markets
China’s government set a 2026 growth target of 4.5–5% and plans to issue 1.3 trillion yuan in long‑term special bonds while keeping policy moderately loose and injecting 800 billion yuan of short‑term liquidity. The moves come as oil prices spiked on Middle East tensions, pushing global markets lower and underscoring the intersection of Beijing’s domestic stabilisation strategy with external geopolitical risks.
Berlin Rules Out Combat Role in Any US‑Israeli Campaign Against Iran, Urges De‑Escalation
Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius declared that the Bundeswehr will not participate in any US‑ or Israeli‑led military campaign against Iran, stressing de‑escalation and the absence of a credible withdrawal plan. The statement highlights growing transatlantic divergence and limits on European combat support, while leaving room for non‑combat diplomatic and humanitarian roles.
Iran’s ‘Last‑Resort’ Threats Could Spark a Nuclear, Refugee and Food Shock Across the Middle East
A Chinese military commentator warns that Iran’s threat to strike Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility, if faced with regime‑change efforts by the US and Israel, risks triggering a triple crisis: nuclear contamination, mass displacement and a disruption of fertiliser supplies that could undermine food security across the region. The analysis highlights the limits of Iran’s military precision, the high humanitarian cost of escalation, and the constrained leverage of neighbouring states and the international community to prevent spillover.
Senate Rejects Clamp on Presidential War Powers as Lawmakers Blast Strikes on Iran
The U.S. Senate voted down a measure aimed at limiting presidential authority to order military strikes, even as senators from both parties criticized recent U.S. actions against Iran. The result preserves executive flexibility but intensifies a bipartisan debate over legal restraints, oversight, and the strategic coherence of America’s Middle East policy.
China Steps Up Middle East Diplomacy: Wang Yi Holds Talks with Seven Counterparts as Beijing Sends Special Envoy
China announced an intensified diplomatic effort in the Middle East, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding calls with seven foreign counterparts and a special envoy scheduled to visit the region. The initiative aims to position Beijing as an active mediator amid renewed tensions, reflecting both strategic interests and limits to Chinese leverage.
Relief in the Skies: Dubai–China Flights Resume and Stranded Passengers Begin Returning
After a brief suspension of flights caused by an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Emirates’ EK362 arrived in Guangzhou as the first direct Dubai–China service to land since Gulf hubs reopened. The resumption of flights has begun to relieve thousands of stranded passengers, highlighting both the human relief of repatriation and the wider operational and diplomatic challenges such disruptions create.
Stranded and Resilient: How Chinese Workers in the Middle East Are Weathering a Sudden Regional War
A sudden escalation of hostilities in late February exposed thousands of Chinese expatriates in the Middle East to direct risk, testing both their contingency plans and regional authorities’ crisis-management. While some evacuated via flights and overland routes, many stayed, citing stable supplies and government support; the incident highlights the need for more resilient business models and deepens the strategic significance of the Gulf as a tested hub for Chinese trade and investment.
Tech Lift Fuels Market Rally as Oil Holds Flat — China Readies Policy Signals Amid Geopolitical Jitters
Global equities rose as technology shares led gains, while oil settled nearly flat despite Middle East tensions that have already prompted shipping carriers to pause bookings. In China attention shifts to the NPC session and a State Council briefing that could set policy support; meanwhile, market infrastructure and tech developments — from 24/7 bank‑to‑broker transfers to cheaper AI video generation — are quietly reshaping investment dynamics.