On March 24, 2026, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi upon request.

Seyed Abbas Araghchi briefed Wang Yi on the latest developments of the regional situation and thanked China for providing emergency humanitarian assistance. He said the Iranian people are more united than ever in resisting foreign aggression and safeguarding national sovereignty and independence. The Iranian side is committed to achieving a comprehensive cessation of war, not just a temporary ceasefire. The Strait of Hormuz is open to all, and vessels can pass safely, but countries that are at war with Iran are not under consideration. He expressed the hope that measures taken by all parties will help de-escalate the situation rather than escalate the conflict, and looked forward to China continuing to play a positive role in promoting peace and ending the war.

Wang Yi reiterated China’s principled position, stressing that all hotspot issues should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation rather than the use of force. Talking is always better than fighting. This serves the interests of Iran and its people, and echoes the common aspiration of the international community. Wang Yi expressed the hope that all parties will seize every opportunity and window of peace to launch the peace talks process as soon as possible. China will continue to uphold an objective and fair position, oppose infringement on other countries’ sovereignty, actively promote peace and cessation of war, and commit itself to regional peace and stability.