Iranian Foreign Minister Visits China Ahead of Trump's Trip
Beijing (ANTARA) - Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi is visiting China today, 6 May 2026.
“Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, at the invitation, will visit China on 6 May 2026. Foreign Minister Wang Yi will hold talks,” stated China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as accessed by ANTARA from Beijing on Wednesday.
Foreign Minister Araghchi’s visit comes less than two weeks before US President Donald Trump’s planned visit to China, scheduled for 14-15 May.
Previously, Donald Trump mentioned that during his visit to China, he plans to discuss military operations against Iran with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump added that so far, China has been respectful and has not challenged the United States’ actions regarding that military campaign.
On the other hand, Iran has just introduced a new mechanism regulating ship transits through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday (5/5).
Under this system, ships intending to pass through the Strait of Hormuz will receive an email from an address associated with the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), informing them of the transit regulations.
The ships are then required to comply with the framework before receiving transit permission.
The latest statement from Iranian officials states that ships must follow the designated route and obtain permission to cross the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, the US has deployed naval forces in the region to support commercial shipping.
Tensions in the Middle East began on 28 February 2026 when the US and Israel launched attacks on targets in Iran, causing damage and civilian casualties.
On 7 April, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week ceasefire, but subsequent talks in Islamabad ended without agreement.
Trump then extended the suspension of attacks to give Iran time to prepare a “comprehensive proposal.”
These tensions nearly halted traffic in the Strait of Hormuz - a vital route for shipping oil and liquefied natural gas from the Persian Gulf to global markets.
As a result, energy prices have surged sharply, adding pressure to the global economy.