"China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks on Iran and deeply worried about the potential serious consequences of these actions," said Lin Jian, Chinese foreign ministry sp

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.

An Israeli drone strike on Irans South Pars gas field—the worlds largest—has triggered a serious energy disruption and widened the conflict. The fire damaged one of the processing units in Phase 14, halting 12 million cubic metres of gas output.

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.

JERUSALEM - Iranian aerial attacks killed at least six people and injured 140 others in Israel early on Sunday, Israeli authorities said. Air sirens and sounds of explosions sent millions running to shelters in dozens of cities across Israel, the military said in a statement.

Israel and Iran have opened a new chapter in their long history of conflict. Israel launched a major attack with strikes early Friday that set off explosions in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

National security experts warn that Israel's attack on Iran shows why Chinese land and asset purchases in the U.S. pose a significant threat to American security.

Iran has launched a second round of missiles against Israel as Israel’s military kept up attacks on Iran following earlier strikes that targeted nuclear and military sites

Bitcoin's decline today is influenced by US-China trade deal outcomes and geopolitical tensions involving Israel and Iran. The potential for future Federal Reserve rate cuts is increasing despite a slight decline in May's headline inflation figures.

The Middle East stands at a critical juncture following Israel's unprecedented strikes on Iran beginning Friday, which have ignited a perilous cycle of retaliation and heightened fears of a regional conflagration.