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Iran, China weigh ceasefire and Hormuz reopening efforts
May 6, 2026
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Iran, China weigh ceasefire and Hormuz reopening efforts Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, is visiting China for the first time since the start of the conflict, after holding multiple phone calls with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Talks are expected to focus on maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, both key priorities for Beijing as it seeks to stabilise regional trade routes.
China has criticised the US blockade on Iranian ports while also expressing increasing concern over Iran’s role in closing the strategic waterway. Tehran is expected to seek clarity on the level of political and diplomatic backing it can expect from Beijing, including whether China would continue to support Iran at the United Nations Security Council in the event of further sanctions discussions.
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