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Iran-China diplomacy and regional conflict mediation

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Iran-China ~~diplomatic relations~~ diplomacy and regional conflict mediation

Diplomatic relations between Iran and China have been subject to scrutiny amid a broader military conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Initially, the Office of the Special Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran in China denied reports that Beijing had imposed conditions on bilateral ~~relations or upcoming diplomatic visits. These reports had suggested China required~~ relations, such as requiring Iran to resolve tensions with the ~~United States~~ U.S. and Saudi Arabia ~~and to~~ or reopen the Strait of Hormuz without fees. Iranian officials characterized such claims as inaccurate, asserting that China’s opposition to unilateral U.S. sanctions demonstrates a supportive stance. Following these denials, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Beijing for high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. ~~During these discussions,~~ Wang ~~Yi expressed China’s willingness to safeguard Iran’s legitimate rights and interests, while urging~~ urged both Tehran and Washington to ~~rebuild negotiation mechanisms based on previous consensus. Araghchi emphasized that Iran views~~ return to the framework of the Islamabad Memorandum ~~as a valid framework, stating~~ of Understanding (MoU)—a 14-point interim agreement mediated by Pakistan in June to halt hostilities and facilitate nuclear discussions. Araghchi emphasized that the U.S. must fulfill its commitments for the ~~strait~~ Strait of Hormuz to be reopened. This ~~diplomatic~~ engagement occurred ~~ahead of~~ amidst significant regional instability; a ~~scheduled meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on September 24. Following~~ Pentagon Inspector General report noted that Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of facilities across several CENTCOM countries, with the ~~meeting in Washington,~~ cost of Operation Epic Fury estimated at $33.4 billion through June 2026. As tensions persist, China has ~~called on the United States and Iran to~~ intensified calls for a return to the ~~framework of~~ Islamabad MoU. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated that Beijing hopes both nations will ‘choose peace, re-engage with the Islamabad ~~Memorandum~~ memorandum of ~~Understanding (MoU) to~~ understanding and resume ~~political~~ dialogue and ~~diplomatic negotiations. The 14-point interim understanding, mediated by Pakistan in June, aims to halt hostilities, reopen~~ negotiations as soon as possible.’ At the ~~Strait of Hormuz,~~ UN Security Council, China’s Ambassador Fu Cong called for a ceasefire, identifying U.S. unilateral sanctions and ~~facilitate discussions regarding Iran’s nuclear program.~~ military strikes on Iranian ~~President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed that~~ nuclear facilities as fundamental causes of the ~~document remains ‘totally acceptable’ to Tehran, while President Xi Jinping urged both parties to resolve differences through negotiation.~~ crisis.

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