China calls for Strait of Hormuz to reopen in meeting with Iran

China calls for Strait of Hormuz to reopen in meeting with Iran


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China urged Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with the US and Israel on Wednesday after the Trump administration called for Beijing’s help in the matter.

During their meeting in Beijing, Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed the need to end the war with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, the Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported.

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“China believes that a comprehensive cessation of hostilities should not be delayed, any reigniting of hostilities is even less desirable, and sticking to negotiations is particularly important,” Wang reportedly said.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (left) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during their meeting in Beijing on Wednesday. Iranian Foreign Ministry/UPI/Shutterstock
China is calling on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with the US and Israel. AFP via Getty Images

The diplomatic efforts should also center on the issue of “restoring normal,

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