China to Iran: We do not want the tension to spread to the Red Sea
China to Iran: We do not want the tension to spread to the Red Sea
2026-09-16
Shafaq News – Beijing/Tehran
During his meeting with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqchi on Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his country’s hope that regional tensions would not spread further towards Yemen and the Red Sea.
The Chinese minister, speaking from Beijing, called on “everyone to take effective measures to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.”
He also warned that “the continuation of hostilities is not in the interest of either side or the international community.”
Both Tehran and Washington were urged to exercise wisdom and restraint, according to Reuters.
Furthermore, he affirmed that Beijing supports the establishment of a constructive dialogue based on mutual respect for sovereignty and security between Iran and the Gulf states.
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