Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Visits Beijing for Talks with China

Wed, 06 May 2026 07:15:00 +0200

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing for meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, according to Iranian state media. The talks are expected to focus on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, reflecting the growing importance of China in Iran’s diplomatic strategy. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, with tensions in the Middle East remaining high and the Strait of Hormuz continuing to draw global attention because of its strategic role in energy shipping. Chinese officials said Wang Yi will meet Araghchi during the trip, suggesting Beijing is engaging directly with Tehran on both diplomatic and security issues.

The timing of the visit is especially notable because it comes just before President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14-15. That overlap raises the possibility that Iran’s regional role, energy security, and China’s influence in the Gulf could become part