China Urges US-Iran De-escalation, Pledges to Defend Tehran's Interests
Chinese FM Wang Yi, in talks with Iranian counterpart Araghchi, called for US-Iran rationality and pledged to defend Iran's legitimate interests amid Middle East conflict. This signals Beijing's deepening diplomatic alignment with Tehran, potentially complicating US pressure efforts. The pledge's scope and concrete actions remain unspecified.
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China-Iran Diplomacy: Beijing Coordinates with Tehran Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi conducted a second visit to Beijing for talks with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, confirmed ahead of a Xi-Trump summit. This signals continued strategic coordination between Beijing and Tehran amid heightened tensions and US pressure, with China publicly pledging to defend Iran's legitimate interests. The specific commitments made and the scope of China's mediation role remain uncertain.