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Iran's FM Araghchi in Beijing for Talks Ahead of Trump Visit
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PoliticsEconomyHOTWednesday, May 6, 2026

Iran's FM Araghchi in Beijing for Talks Ahead of Trump Visit

TLDR
  • Araghchi met Wang Yi in Beijing on US-Iran war.

  • Talks covered Strait of Hormuz risks & Iran-US peace.

  • Iran accepts China's four-point proposal for resolution.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for crucial diplomatic talks with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The visit, part of Iran's wider international outreach, focuses on bilateral relations, regional developments, and global strategic issues. These discussions are particularly significant given the current Middle East tensions and security risks around the Strait of Hormuz, which pose potential threats to global oil supply routes. Araghchi's trip to China follows his recent visit to Russia and precedes an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

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Update #4\u00b7 May 6 · 9:01 AM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi provided Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with an update on the latest status of Iran-US peace talks and Iran's stance. Araghchi conveyed that Iran is seeking a peaceful, comprehensive, and long-term resolution to the conflict, while upholding its national sovereignty and dignity. Notably, Araghchi announced Iran's acceptance of a four-point proposal put forth by the Chinese President for conflict resolution, and expressed expectations for China to play an active role in resolving the dispute.

Update #3\u00b7 May 6 · 7:03 AM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's visit to Beijing was aimed at discussing the US-Iran war. Talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also addressed the security and political risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global oil supply routes.

Update #2\u00b7 May 6 · 5:17 AM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. The talks focused on bilateral relations, regional, and international developments. The visit is notable as it occurs just days before U.S. President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing and is described as the first since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war on Tehran.

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