Key facts
- China's top diplomat welcomed a preliminary agreement between Iran and the U.S.
- The call was initiated by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
- Araghchi briefed Wang Yi on a "first-phase" memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.
- Iran expressed appreciation for China's proactive role in advancing negotiations and securing the pact.
China's top diplomat welcomed a preliminary agreement between Iran and the U.S. during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday, positioning Beijing as a central supporter of the nascent peace effort in the Middle East. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who initiated the call, briefed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a newly reached "first-phase" memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington. Araghchi expressed deep appreciation for Beijing's proactive role in advancing the negotiations and securing the pact, according to China's state-run Xinhua News Agency.