Beijing – China called on the United States and Iran today, Wednesday, to exercise wisdom and restraint, and return to the framework of negotiations based on the Islamabad memorandum, amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his meeting with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, stated that the continuation of the conflict between Washington and Tehran does not serve the interests of the concerned parties or the international community, urging both sides to resume substantive consultations on issues of mutual interest.
Beijing also urged action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning against the escalation of tensions to other areas, including Yemen and the Red Sea, and emphasizing the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate.
The Islamabad memorandum was signed between the United States and Iran in June 2026, as part of efforts to halt military operations and create a negotiation pathway between the two sides, but the United States violated the memorandum by targeting Iran and its interests multiple times. China emphasized that it "does not wish to see regional tensions spread further to Yemen and the Red Sea."
He stressed that China's policy towards Iran remains steadfast and firm, and that his country is ready to enhance communication and coordination with it.