China & Ali Khamenei
44 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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International
China: China, as Iran's largest trading partner, quietly used its influence to help find a path toward a ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in the opening salvos of the war, an event that Donald Trump seemed to discount would lead to a long, bloody conflict.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
China: China is concerned about the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global trade, with its UN ambassador urging for the strait's reopening and indicating it will be a key topic in upcoming talks with Donald Trump.
Ali Khamenei: The killing of Ali Khamenei on the first day of the war has significantly impacted Iran's leadership structure, leading to more power for hardline commanders.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
China: China's export engine slowed sharply in March due to the conflict's impact on energy and transportation costs, affecting global demand for its manufactured goods.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, the former Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in US-Israeli strikes, leading to a power vacuum and increased influence for hardline commanders.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
China: China is the biggest buyer of Iran's oil, and the United States is pressuring China to encourage Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in the initial US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
China: China, as Iran's main oil buyer, has expressed concern over the US blockade and called for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was killed in coordinated strikes by the US and Israel, leading to Iranian vows of revenge.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
Domestic
China: China remains a major buyer of Iranian crude oil but has not provided overt military support to Iran.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, has called for 'rioters to be put in their place' amidst the ongoing protests, indicating the government's stance on the demonstrations.
Jan 04, 2026 · 6 articles
International
China: China is identified as one of the economies doing business with Iran that will face 25% tariffs from the United States, impacting its trade relations.
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, as Iran's Supreme Leader, has praised pro-government demonstrations and maintained a hardline stance against protesters, contributing to the severe crackdown and internal conflict.
Jan 13, 2026 · 9 articles
International
China: China is involved as a mediator, with its Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging Iran to continue negotiations and offering a four-point proposal to resolve the war. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump to discuss the conflict.
Ali Khamenei: Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif conveyed his regards to Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, indicating high-level diplomatic engagement.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
Domestic
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, stated that Donald Trump 'exaggerated to cover up and conceal the truth' regarding the US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Jun 29, 2025 · 6 articles
International
Ali Khamenei: Ali Khamenei's repressive rule is being tested by the ongoing protests in Iran, which have been met with a violent crackdown.
Jan 13, 2026 · 7 articles
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