Sept. 24 — China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a routine
press briefing that Iran's president told the UN General Assembly Iran would not
permit freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a
US blockade persist. Guo said prolonged US‑Iran hostilities would not serve the
interests of the parties or the international community, and urged all sides to
choose peaceful options, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and
work to restore peace and stability in the Gulf as soon as possible.