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Iran Urges China to Secure Middle East Peace Amid U.S. Tensions

4/8/2026

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Chinese analysts caution Beijing as a security guarantor in the Middle East.
Iranian Ambassador Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told officials in Beijing that Iran hopes China can help secure peace.
He warned Iran would respond if the United States betrays trust again.
The statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s two-week halt to bombing Iran to aid ceasefire talks.
Fazli emphasized Iran's dialogue and cooperation with China and other friendly nations.

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Chinese analysts caution Beijing as a security guarantor in the Middle East.
Iranian Ambassador Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli told officials in Beijing that Iran hopes China can help secure peace.
He warned Iran would respond if the United States betrays trust again.
The statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s two-week halt to bombing Iran to aid ceasefire talks.
Fazli emphasized Iran's dialogue and cooperation with China and other friendly nations.