China Says Iran Deal Should Get UN Approval, Calls for UN Reform

Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister for Foreign Affairs, People’s Republic of China speaks to the press at the UN Heasquarters on May 26, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said his government expects any possible deal to end the war in Iran to be submitted to the UN Security Council. Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, he said UNSC endorsement would lend legitimacy to a peace agreement.

Wang also called for the Security Council to step up to help maintain global peace and security. China is chairing the UNSC for the month of May.

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