The Israeli army says 200 jets struck more than 100 sites across Iran in a large-scale attack. Israel’s military says it launched a wave of strikes on Iran, hitting key nuclear facilities and killing senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists in a major attack.

China has issued advisories to its citizens in Israel and Iran of the "complex and severe" security situation in those countries on Friday, adding a warning to those in Israel to prepare for possible missile and drone attacks.

Tensions skyrocket as a Chinese cargo plane reportedly lands in Tehran with its transponder off—sparking fears that China is covertly supplying Iran with military aid amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war.

President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.

In response to a media inquiry regarding Israel's launching attacks on multiple targets inside Iran early this morning, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday that Lin Jian responded that China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the potential serious consequences of these actions.

China was deeply concerned about the Israeli attacks on Iran and urged de-escalation for regional peace and stability, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Throughout the day on Friday, Israel carried out wave upon wave of strikes on nuclear facilities and missile bases in Iran. The Natanz uranium enrichment site and the nuclear facility in Isfahan have been hit and top military leaders have been assassinated - as have nuclear scientists.

China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, engaged with Iranian and Israeli counterparts following recent escalations, affirming Beijing's support for Tehran and