Beijing maintained close communication with Gulf Arab states, Iran, and Pakistan, while also remaining engaged with the United States on relevant issues, demonstrating considerable diplomatic flexibility and coordination capacity. Through the efforts of multiple parties, the United States and Iran eventually reached a ceasefire agreement and launched a new negotiating process. The war not only deepened divisions among Gulf Arab states but also complicated China’s long-term multilateral diplomacy in the Middle East. Supporting Iranian demands could damage China’s relations with Gulf Arab states, particularly the UAE. The military equipment, command structures, logistics systems, and operational networks of Gulf Arab states remain deeply integrated with the United States.