China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, meets with Iran’s foreign minister in Beijing and urges Iran and the United States to show restraint, act rationally, and work to restart dialogue. Wang tells his Iranian counterpart that the two sides should engage in “substantive consultations” and move toward reviving prior understandings, described as the “Islamabad memorandum.”
Wang also calls on all parties to take effective steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz at an early date. The remarks reflect China’s push for de-escalation amid heightened regional tensions and underscore its role in encouraging renewed diplomacy between Iran and the United States. Different outlets highlight aspects of the message: some focus on the restoration of a specific memorandum and consultations, while others emphasize the immediate operational goal of reopening key shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
