China & Kazem Gharibabadi

China: China is a founding member of BRICS and continues to compete with India for regional influence. Its leader, Xi Jinping, met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing during the BRICS meeting.

Kazem Gharibabadi: Iran's deputy foreign minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, stated that disagreements within BRICS over the conflict in the Middle East prevented the bloc from reaching a unified position, specifically mentioning one member country pushing to condemn Iran.

China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil. Donald Trump is expected to press Xi Jinping on the Iran issue during his visit to Beijing, indicating China's potential role in future diplomatic efforts.

Kazem Gharibabadi: Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, warned Britain and France of a decisive response if they deployed ships to the Strait of Hormuz, asserting Iran's sole right to establish security there.

China: Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China adds pressure to resolve the ongoing war and global energy crisis.

Kazem Gharibabadi: Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, warned that any stationing of foreign warships around the Strait of Hormuz would be met by force.