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China's Top Envoy Tells His Iranian Counterpart a ‘Comprehensive Ceasefire’ Is Needed

China pressed Iran for a ceasefire and freer shipping, as the Strait of Hormuz carried about one-fifth of global oil and gas before the war, officials said.

  • China's top diplomat Wang Yi told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that a comprehensive ceasefire and resumption of hostilities are unacceptable, emphasizing dialogue and negotiations urgently needed in West Asia.
  • Araghchi praised China as a close friend and stated that Iran seeks a fair and comprehensive agreement to end the conflict while defending its legitimate rights and interests.
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Wall Street soars, oil plunges as China calls for comprehensive ceasefire in Iran-US war

Markets on Wall Street soared overnight and U.S. crude prices plunged 13% after China’s foreign minister called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war, the latest spark of optimism that the two-month war could end soon. Futures for the…

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