China is actively positioning itself as a key diplomatic mediator in the Middle East, aiming to influence regional stability and counter US influence through high-level engagements with Iran and Oman.
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Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of state visit since 1978.
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