Abbas Araghchi made his first visit to China since the recent Iran war, holding talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. The meeting highlights the deep strategic ties between the two nations at a time of heightened geopolitical tensions and global market uncertainty.

The visit comes just days before a high-profile summit between Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the Iran conflict is expected to be a key topic of discussion. While no official details of the Araghchi-Wang talks have been released, the timing suggests increasing coordination between Beijing and Tehran ahead of the global diplomatic engagement.

China remains one of Iran’s most important economic and diplomatic partners, purchasing a significant share of its oil exports and maintaining regular communication during the conflict. Over the past several weeks, senior officials from both sides have engaged in multiple discussions, underlining Beijing’s role as a critical stakeholder in the region.

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The developments are being closely monitored in Washington, where the United States has been increasing pressure on Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is a crucial global energy route, and its disruption has contributed to volatility in oil markets. US officials have also urged China to use its influence to push Iran toward de-escalation.

In parallel, tensions between the US and China have risen over sanctions targeting Chinese firms accused of processing Iranian oil. Despite this, Beijing has positioned itself as a balancing force, maintaining ties with both Tehran and global powers while advocating stability. Araghchi’s visit, following his recent trip to Russia and meeting with Vladimir Putin, reflects Iran’s broader diplomatic outreach as efforts continue to manage the crisis and stabilise the region.

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