BEIJING May 6, 2026 – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi publicly expressed appreciation to China for its condemnation of US and Israeli actions, as he held high-level talks with Chinese officials in Beijing today.
“We appreciate China condemning US and Israel,” Araghchi stated during the meetings, according to reports circulating from the visit.
The comments came as Araghchi met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in his first trip to China since the outbreak of the US-Israel war on Iran in late February. The discussions focused on bilateral ties, regional security, and the ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has faced pressure over shipping routes.
China has repeatedly criticized US and Israeli military actions as illegitimate violations of international law and called for an immediate ceasefire. Beijing, Iran’s largest buyer of oil and a strategic partner within the BRICS framework, has positioned itself as a key diplomatic actor amid the conflict.
The timing of Araghchi’s visit is notable: it occurs just days before US President Donald Trump’s scheduled trip to Beijing, underscoring China’s balancing act in Middle East diplomacy while deepening ties with Tehran.
Iranian state media and diplomatic channels highlighted the meeting as a sign of strong strategic alignment between the two nations. Photos from the event and related coverage showed Araghchi addressing officials alongside imagery of Chinese leadership.
This engagement reflects Iran’s broader diplomatic push to build international support following the conflict, which has triggered global oil supply shocks and heightened security concerns in the Gulf region.
Life News Agency will continue to monitor developments in Iran-China relations and the broader Middle East situation.
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