China believes post-war Iran has higher international standing: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a “constructive meeting” with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, saying China shares Tehran’s view that the US-Israeli war has fundamentally changed Iran’s position in the region and internationally. 

In a post on X after the talks, Araghchi wrote: “Both sides reaffirmed Iran’s right to uphold national sovereignty and national dignity. The Iranian side appreciated China’s four‑point proposal for maintaining and promoting regional peace and stability.”

The minister said that Iran “trusts China and looks forward to its continued active role in promoting peace and ending the conflict in the region, as well as supporting the establishment of a new post‑war regional framework that can balance development and security.”

In an interview with Iranian media, Araghchi elaborated on the discussions, noting that China shares Tehran’s view that the war has fundamentally changed Iran’s position in the region.

“Our Chinese friends also believe that Iran after the war is different from Iran before it,” the top Iranian diplomat said. “Iran has achieved an upgrade in its international standing and has proven its strength and authority. Therefore, a new era of cooperation between Iran and other countries lies ahead.”

Araghchi said the two sides reviewed major issues, including the war and how to end it, the ongoing negotiations, matters related to Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, sanctions, bilateral ties, and the Strait of Hormuz.

“The need to respect Iran’s rights in the Strait of Hormuz was among our serious discussions, and all existing viewpoints were exchanged,” he added.

China calls for ‘comprehensive cessation of hostilities’

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in a post on X that upholding the commitment to negotiation between Iran and America is of paramount importance.

“The current regional situation is at a critical stage of whether the conflict could end,” Lin wrote. “A comprehensive cessation of hostilities brooks no delay, restarting the conflict would be even more ill‑advised, and upholding the commitment to negotiation is of paramount importance.”

He reiterated China’s support for Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, and expressed appreciation for Tehran’s “readiness to seek political solutions through diplomatic means.”

China stands ready to “further step up its efforts to de‑escalate the situation and end the fighting, continue to facilitate the launch of peace talks, and play a greater role in restoring peace and tranquility in the Middle East,” Lin added.

China blasts ‘illegitimate’ war on Iran as it hosts FM Araghchi

China has hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for talks in Beijing, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling the US-Israeli war on Tehran “illegitimate” and urging a complete ceasefire.

Araghchi arrived in Beijing early Wednesday, heading a diplomatic delegation.

The visit is part of a broader Iranian diplomatic offensive following the US‑Israeli war of aggression that began on February 28.

That unprovoked war of aggression included the assassination of Iran’s late Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and strikes on schools, hospitals, and nuclear facilities.

Iran’s armed forces responded with 100 waves of retaliatory strikes under Operation True Promise 4, firing hundreds of ballistic and hypersonic missiles at American bases across West Asia and Israeli positions.

A fragile ceasefire brokered by Pakistan has been in place since early April, but a US naval blockade of Iranian ports remains in effect, and Tehran has repeatedly warned that any new aggression will be met with a crushing response.

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