China's foreign minister held talks with Iran and Oman as the U.S.-Israel strikes lead to wider regional conflict.

Beijing expresses concern over Iranian drone strikes on Azerbaijan and stresses regional stability and security.

We urge for an immediate stop to the military operations, no further escalation of the tense situation and joint effort to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and the world at large,' China's foreign ministry in a statement said.

Federal and local officials have announced more patrols, counterterrorism measures and heightened monitoring

Israeli military says it began strikes on government infrastructure in Tehran