Beijing nudges into the middle with Iran talks as Beijing aims mediation
TL;DR
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travels to Beijing for talks with Wang Yi as Tehran presses its diplomacy amid the US-Israel war on Iran; Xi promotes BRICS as potential mediators and a four‑point plan for de‑escalation focused on sovereignty, international law, peaceful coexistence, and balanced development and security. Analysts caution China typically avoids deep involvement in third‑party conflicts, but the talks are expected to cover Iran’s nuclear program amid IAEA actions and ongoing sanctions, with China remaining a top buyer of Iranian oil and keen to protect its interests.
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- In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit The New York Times
- China's top diplomat urges Iran, US to show restraint, revive talks Reuters
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