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China, Iran Urge Swift Hormuz Reopening Before Trump Visit

5/6/2026

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China and Iran met in Beijing, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urging the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Beijing said China initiated the invitation and kept the meeting agenda undisclosed.
Iran’s foreign ministry said the talks would address bilateral, regional and international issues.
Analysts noted the timing aligns Chinese and Iranian interests ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing.

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China and Iran met in Beijing, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urging the swift reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Beijing said China initiated the invitation and kept the meeting agenda undisclosed.
Iran’s foreign ministry said the talks would address bilateral, regional and international issues.
Analysts noted the timing aligns Chinese and Iranian interests ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Beijing.