China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover

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During talks in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed support for Iran while calling on both Tehran and Washington to remain rational regarding their conflict. He emphasized the need for a political resolution and warned against further spillover into Yemen. Additionally, Wang urged for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to China on Wednesday to meet with his counterpart Wang Yi, amid ongoing diplomatic challenges in the Middle East, including conflicts in Yemen and concerns over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. China reaffirmed its support for Iran and called for a political resolution between Tehran and Washington while warning against further spillover into Yemen's conflict zone. The meeting occurred ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States next week, where discussions about Iran and energy security through the Strait of Hormuz are expected to be prominent. A previously scheduled regional conference aimed at resolving Middle East tensions was indefinitely postponed, reflecting the current diplomatic impasse in the region.

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China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on Tehran and Washington to stay rational asserted

Yi → affirm → Tehran

In talks with his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday, China’s foreign minister reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Tehran, called for a political settlement to the country’s conflict with the US and warned that regional tensions must not further spill over into Yemen. asserted

tensions → reaffirm → Yemen

Wang Yi also urged the earliest possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. asserted

Yi → urge → Hormuz

China affirms support for Iran, but warns against Yemen spillover

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