Chinese President Xi Jinping pledges to increase ties with Iran during talks with his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia. Xi promises to develop friendly cooperation with Iran regardless of the changing international and regional situation. The meeting comes as tensions rise in the Middle East over Israel's conflict with Iran-backed militants in Gaza and Lebanon. Xi calls for a ceasefire and emphasizes the importance of ending the war in Gaza to ease regional tensions. China expresses support for Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development.