China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks
Summary
Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers met in Beijing to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz and finding a lasting ceasefire in the Iran conflict. China urged all parties to restore safe navigation through the strait and said it is ready to help reduce tensions.Key Facts
- China’s foreign minister Wang Yi met Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi in Beijing.
- They talked about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route, as soon as possible.
- Both emphasized the urgent need for a lasting ceasefire in the Iran conflict.
- China expressed willingness to help lower tensions and push for talks between the US and Iran.
- Iran’s Araqchi said cooperation between China and Iran would grow stronger.
- The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked recently due to conflicts involving Iran and the US.
- China criticized the US naval blockade of Iranian ports as dangerous.
- China imports about 1.38 million barrels of Iranian oil daily, about 12% of its total oil imports.
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