FOREIGN MINISTER ARAGHCHI IN BEIJING
China Condemns ‘Illegal’ U.S. War on Iran, Vows Stronger Tehran Ties
BEIJING — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Wednesday that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has brought about a fundamental transformation of the region, declaring that in the emerging new order there will be no place for the presence or interference of foreign forces in West Asia.
Speaking alongside Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, Araghchi said the war has “thwarted the aggressors’ objectives” and that regional states are now moving toward a framework built on dialogue and cooperation among themselves.
“The situation in the region has undergone fundamental changes following the war of aggression against Iran,” Araghchi said. “In the new regional order, which will be accompanied by dialogue and
cooperation among regional states, there is no place for the presence or interference of foreign forces.”
The remarks came during a meeting in the Chinese capital, where Araghchi described China as “a close friend and strategic partner” and stressed Tehran’s determination to advance ties within the framework of the Iran-China comprehensive strategic partnership.
Araghchi pointed to repeated U.S. breaches of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, which was intended to end the war, saying Washington violated its provisions less than three weeks after signing and halted implementation.
“While emphasizing our principles and standing firm to realize the inalienable rights of the Iranian nation, we seek the return of calm to the region and friendly, peaceful relations with neighbors,” he said, adding that Iran has initiated dialogue with regional countries.
He said Iran is “fully prepared for the authoritative defense of national sovereignty and territorial integrity” but “welcomes diplomatic solutions that secure the rights of the Iranian people”.
Araghchi also thanked China for its principled stance in condemning U.S. and Israeli violations of the UN Charter and Beijing’s “responsible approach” to Washington’s use of the Security Council.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the U.S. war against Iran as “illegal” and emphasized the necessity of establishing peace and stability in West Asia through dialogue and diplomacy.
Wang expressed Beijing’s readiness to play a role in de-escalating tensions, supporting dialogue, and helping to establish peace and stability in the region.
He also stressed China’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties with Tehran, describing the comprehensive strategic partnership as significant and underscoring Beijing’s willingness to develop and consolidate relations.
Araghchi’s Beijing visit is part of a broader Iranian diplomatic effort to consolidate regional relationships in the war’s aftermath.
The Iranian foreign minister has emphasized dialogue with neighbors and described the emerging order as one shaped by regional states rather than external powers.
Tehran’s outreach to Beijing reflects China as a diplomatic and economic partner, particularly as Western pressure continues.
Wang linked the current war to a broader reassessment of regional security arrangements. He said the existing West Asian security architecture has again been shown to be inadequate and needed to be reformed and strengthened.
Beijing is advocating what it describes as a new regional security framework based on a shared, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable approach to security, with regional states taking a larger role.