Mohammad Reza Aref & Xi Jinping

Mohammad Reza Aref: Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's senior vice president, stated that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and Tehran would not give it up.

Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping met with Donald Trump in Beijing, agreeing that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open.

Mohammad Reza Aref: Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's first vice president, suggested a deal is possible if US officials prioritize 'America First' rather than 'Israel First'.

Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, as China's leader, has been contacted by Donald Trump regarding not supplying weapons to Iran, indicating China's potential influence in the conflict.

Mohammad Reza Aref: Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's first vice president, suggested a deal is possible if US officials prioritize 'America First' rather than 'Israel First'.

Xi Jinping: Xi Jinping, the President of China, called for ships to resume passage through the Strait of Hormuz and for the conflict to be resolved through political and diplomatic channels, and reportedly agreed not to send weapons to Iran.

Mohammad Reza Aref: Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's First Vice President, publicly stated Iran's position on oil exports and security, indicating Iran's firm stance against the United States' blockade.