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China's Silence on Khamenei's Death Raises Eyebrows

4/19/2026

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  • China has remained largely silent during the early weeks of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, a country it has historically supported.
  • There was no significant expression of sorrow for the death of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
  • Following the announcement of Mojtaba as the new leader, China's Foreign Ministry issued a brief statement acknowledging the reports without further comment.