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Iran and China hold rare top talks as US pressures Tehran over Hormuz
International
Published on 6 May 2026
China’s Iran oil tie could become a new leverage point
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met China’s Wang Yi in Beijing in a rare high-level move as West Asia tensions continue. China remains a key buyer of Iranian oil and operates largely despite US sanctions. The visit comes before Donald Trump’s planned trip to China, while US Senator Marco Rubio urged Beijing to pressure Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran’s top diplomat meets China’s senior foreign leader in Beijing
- China continues buying Iranian oil despite US sanctions
- The talks precede Trump’s scheduled visit to China
- US lawmakers want China to pressure Iran on Hormuz
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