A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says Beijing will help with “recovery and reconstruction” efforts in the two countries, Al Jazeera reports.

“China is deeply saddened by the humanitarian disaster” caused by the wars in Iran and Lebanon, Lin Jian told reporters in the capital.

“Considering the real situation in the relevant countries, China has decided to offer humanitarian aid to Iran and Lebanon … to further assist the people there in recovery and reconstruction as well as improving their economy and livelihood,” Lin said.