China’s Wang Yi Contacts Omani, Iranian and French Counterparts; Reaffirms Support for Iran’s Sovereignty
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conducted a series of urgent diplomatic calls with his counterparts in Oman, Iran, and France, firmly reiterating Beijing’s support for Tehran amid the ongoing US military strikes and signaling China’s readiness to play an active role in de-escalating the conflict.In his conversations, Wang Yi stated unequivocally that Iran has…
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conducted a series of urgent diplomatic calls with his counterparts in Oman, Iran, and France, firmly reiterating Beijing’s support for Tehran amid the ongoing US military strikes and signaling China’s readiness to play an active role in de-escalating the conflict.
In his conversations, Wang Yi stated unequivocally that Iran has the right to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, while urging all parties to exercise restraint and pursue dialogue over confrontation. He reaffirmed that China stands ready to play a constructive role in facilitating a peaceful and diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
The call with Oman’s foreign minister carries particular diplomatic weight, as Muscat has historically served as a backchannel between Tehran and Western powers. The conversation with France is seen as part of Beijing’s broader effort to coordinate with European stakeholders and build a unified front in favor of a negotiated settlement.
Wang Yi’s outreach represents China’s most direct diplomatic engagement since the escalation began, with Beijing once again making clear its opposition to unilateral military action and its preference for multilateral diplomacy grounded in respect for international law.
Analysts view China’s intensified diplomatic activity as a calculated effort to position Beijing as a responsible global power and a credible alternative mediator, particularly as Washington’s military campaign continues to draw international criticism.
