Nov 2, Beijing — Wang Yi, Politburo member and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office, met with Iran Supreme National Security Council deputy secretary Bagheri. Wang said prolonged, spillover fighting in the Middle East should be resolved through dialogue and negotiations and urged parties to avoid renewed hostilities. China signalled it will pursue Xi Jinping’s initiatives to ease regional tensions and work with others to restore peace. Wang said China supports Iran’s sovereignty and se

Nov 2, Beijing — Wang Yi, Politburo member and director of the Central Foreign Affairs Office, met with Iran Supreme National Security Council deputy secretary Bagheri. Wang said prolonged, spillover fighting in the Middle East should be resolved through dialogue and negotiations and urged parties to avoid renewed hostilities. China signalled it will pursue Xi Jinping’s initiatives to ease regional tensions and work with others to restore peace. Wang said China supports Iran’s sovereignty and security, and that China‑Iran ties remain stable despite global instability; Beijing is willing to push bilateral cooperation forward.