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Abbas Araghchi & China

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Abbas Araghchi, serving as Iran's Foreign Minister, acts as a diplomatic counterpart to China. He engages in high-level talks in Beijing to coordinate on geopolitical and economic issues.

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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, met with Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss bilateral relations, regional developments, and the ongoing tensions with the United States regarding the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Israeli war on Iran. He emphasized Iran's commitment to diplomacy and protecting its legitimate rights.
China: China hosted Abbas Araghchi for diplomatic talks, underscoring its close ties with Iran and its role as a key customer for Iranian oil despite US sanctions. China has urged a cessation of hostilities and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, while also pushing back against US sanctions on its oil refineries.
May 05, 2026 · 38 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, as Iran's Foreign Minister, is the key figure conducting diplomatic consultations with various countries to address bilateral ties and regional issues.
China: China is hosting Abbas Araghchi for talks on bilateral relations and regional developments, indicating its role in international diplomacy concerning the West Asia crisis.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, visited Beijing for talks with Wang Yi, discussing the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions. He stated Iran has achieved an elevated international standing.
China: China is actively mediating the conflict between United States and Iran, calling for a comprehensive ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Its diplomatic efforts are crucial due to its economic ties with Iran and its role as a global mediator.
May 06, 2026 · 20 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian counterpart to Wang Yi, received China's request and expressed Iran's willingness to seek a solution through peaceful negotiations, indicating Iran's diplomatic stance.
China: China, a close ally of Iran and its largest oil importer, is concerned about the energy crisis caused by the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. It is actively seeking to ensure freedom of navigation through the strait.
Apr 16, 2026 · 17 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, is a key figure in the negotiations, expressing Iran's distrust of the US and seeking China's diplomatic assistance.
China: China is being sought by Iran for diplomatic support to ease tensions with the United States. President Xi Jinping has discussed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz with President Trump and has offered to help.
May 15, 2026 · 24 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is the primary spokesperson for Iran in these diplomatic efforts, conveying Iran's willingness to talk and its appreciation for China's potential mediation.
China: China has offered to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and mediate between the United States and Iran. Its foreign ministry has also expressed a desire for a lasting ceasefire and the reopening of shipping lanes.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attended the BRICS meeting and urged the bloc to condemn the United States and Israel for 'unlawful aggression' against Tehran.
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.
May 14, 2026 · 11 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, stated that Tehran received messages from the US indicating willingness for talks, but expressed distrust towards the US, highlighting Iran's diplomatic stance.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and has expressed frustration with the Iran war. Xi Jinping agreed with Donald Trump that Iran should not have nuclear weapons and promised not to send military equipment to Iran.
May 15, 2026 · 33 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is a key negotiator for Iran, meeting with China's counterpart to discuss a 'fair and comprehensive agreement' to end the conflict.
China: China is a close ally of Iran and a significant economic partner, playing a mediating role in the conflict and urging for a diplomatic resolution and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is the primary spokesperson for Iran's position in the peace talks, stating Iran's distrust of the United States and conditions for negotiation.
China: China is considered a strategic partner by Iran and a potential mediator in the peace talks, with Iran welcoming any efforts from China to help diplomacy.
May 15, 2026 · 8 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is a key negotiator for Iran in the peace talks, traveling to Pakistan and other nations to discuss regional developments and peace efforts.
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.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, confirmed that the movement of ships through the Strait of Hormuz would be allowed under Iranian military supervision as part of the ceasefire.
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.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is on a diplomatic tour, blaming the United States for the failure of peace talks and discussing the Strait of Hormuz with Oman and Russia.
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.
Apr 26, 2026 · 57 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is expected to attend the BRICS meeting to advocate for condemnation of the United States and Israel's actions.
China: China, a BRICS member, has taken a nominally neutral stance on the war due to its ties with both Iran and Sunni-majority Arab states. Its foreign minister will not attend the meeting due to a visit by Donald Trump.
May 13, 2026 · 11 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, is visiting China, providing an opportunity for Chinese officials to convey the United States' message regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
China: China is being pressured by the United States to use its influence with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as its export-driven economy is heavily reliant on shipments through the strait. China has also been sanctioned by the United States for its ties to Iran.
May 05, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, visited China to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions, indicating Iran's diplomatic efforts.
China: China, with close economic and political ties to Iran, is pushing for a comprehensive ceasefire and is being pressed by the United States to use its influence to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 24 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is actively involved in diplomatic efforts, shuttling between Islamabad, Oman, and Russia to present Iran's peace proposal and seek support.
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.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, highlighted the lack of trust as the main obstacle in negotiations with the United States and expressed openness to diplomatic help from China.
China: China opposes the United States' potential arms sale to Taiwan and views Washington's relationship with Taiwan as a key factor in United States–China relations. China also offered diplomatic help to Iran in negotiations with the United States.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister, claimed that US 'provocative actions and repeated ceasefire violations' are barriers to peace, and later stated the Strait of Hormuz was open after a ceasefire accord.
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.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's top diplomat, met with Wang Yi in Beijing to review ongoing negotiations and expressed Iran's hope for China's support in a post-war regional framework.
China: China is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its foreign minister meeting Iran's top diplomat to discuss the ongoing negotiations and calling for an end to hostilities.
May 06, 2026 · 21 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's chief negotiator and foreign minister, traveled to China for talks, indicating Iran's engagement in diplomatic efforts despite rejecting US demands.
China: China is a key customer for Iranian oil and is involved in mediating talks between the United States and Iran, hosting meetings between their foreign ministers.
May 06, 2026 · 31 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, as the Iranian Foreign Minister, attended the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting and met with Narendra Modi and S. Jaishankar.
China: China was represented by its Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, at the BRICS meeting.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's foreign minister, stated that a lack of trust and contradictory messages from the United States are hindering ceasefire negotiations.
China: China hosted state visits from both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, deepening its relations with Russia and potentially reopening a key market for Boeing.
May 16, 2026 · 7 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, met with Norway's diplomat to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, facing pressure to end attacks on commercial shipping.
China: China is involved in building Mubarak Al Kabeer Port on Kuwait — Bubiyan Island, which was attacked by Iran. The Strait of Hormuz closure has also impacted China's oil imports, making Iran a key topic for discussions with the United States.
May 12, 2026 · 28 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, issued a warning to the United Arab Emirates regarding its collusion with Israel.
China: China is a major buyer of Iranian oil and maintains close ties with Iran. Donald Trump is visiting China to seek its help in resolving the conflict, and China has agreed that no country should charge tolls on traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 13, 2026 · 13 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, visited China to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions, affirming Iran's commitment to peaceful nuclear energy.
China: China is attempting to mediate in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with its top envoy Wang Yi calling for a ceasefire and discussing the Strait of Hormuz and sanctions with Iranian officials.
May 06, 2026 · 23 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, is set to attend the BRICS meeting, marking the first high-level visit from Iran to India since the start of the US-Israel war with Iran.
China: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will skip the BRICS meeting due to US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing. China is a founding member of BRICS.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian counterpart, met with Wang Yi to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
China: China is playing a crucial role as an unofficial mediator in the Iran war, seeking to de-escalate the conflict and safeguard its energy supplies. It is also using this diplomatic push to advance its trade interests and claims on Taiwan during an upcoming summit with Donald Trump.
Apr 16, 2026 · 36 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: As Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, where China defended Iran's right to civilian nuclear energy.
China: China is a key player in this event, being the world's biggest buyer of Iranian oil and a major trading partner with the United States. It is being pressured by the U.S. to influence Iran, but is also wary of destabilizing its own economy and relationship with Iran.
May 12, 2026 · 27 articles
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Abbas Araghchi: Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, visited China to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions.
China: China, with its close economic and political ties to Iran, is distressed by the conflict and is being pressed by the Trump administration to use its influence to urge Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
May 06, 2026 · 57 articles
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