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China urges maintaining Iran ceasefire and fast reopening of Strait of Hormuz
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Published on 1 May 2026
A warning against temporary pauses and renewed attacks
China’s UN envoy Fu Cong has urged the international community to keep the Iran war ceasefire intact, warning that talk of temporary pauses risks enabling renewed attacks. Fu also called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen quickly, citing the potential escalation if fighting resumes. He warned against any return to combat and urged coordinated opposition.
- China’s UN envoy calls for maintaining Iran’s war ceasefire
- Fu Cong urges quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
- He warns that temporary ceasefires could precede renewed attacks
- International community urged to oppose a return to fighting
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