China Pushes Iran to Reopen Hormuz, Keep Ceasefire on Track

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart on April 15, 2026. Image via the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi used a phone call with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araqhchi on Wednesday to urge efforts to restore normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while also backing continued ceasefire talks.

The call put China’s position squarely on the record: Beijing wants both Iran’s security interests respected and commercial shipping through the vital waterway protected.

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