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Iran’s ambassador to China: Tehran backs Xi Jinping’s four-point Middle East peace plan
TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to China said on Monday that Tehran supports President Xi Jinping’s four-point Middle East peace initiative aimed at promoting regional stability and cooperation.
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2026-05-10 19:29
Iran envoy proposes China as guarantor for potential US deal
TEHRAN - Iran’s Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has suggested that Beijing act as a guarantor of a potential deal between Tehran and Washington.
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2026-05-09 20:40
By Garsha Vazirian
Comrade Jianguo goes to Beijing with an empty holster
TEHRAN — When Donald Trump’s aircraft touches down in Beijing, the traditional choreography of American power will be noticeably out of sync. The U.S. president will arrive in the Middle Kingdom not as a global hegemon dictating the terms of “maximum pressure,” but as a strategic firefighter.
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2026-05-06 20:55
FM Araghchi in Beijing: China reaffirms support for Iran ahead of Trump trip
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s visit to China has underscored strategic relations between Tehran and Beijing amid the East Asian nation’s efforts to restore stability to the Middle East in the wake of US military adventurism in the region.
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2026-04-26 18:25
Rising Chinese curiosity about Iran signals shift in perceptions, tourism prospects
TEHRAN – Growing media coverage and online engagement in China have led to increased public curiosity about Iran, reflecting a shift in perceptions that could bolster cultural ties and tourism between the two countries, an Iranian tourism activist based in China said.
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2026-04-18 00:29
Iran’s cultural heritage exhibition draws crowds in China amid wartime destruction at home
TEHRAN – As airstrikes by the United States and Israel battered parts of Iran and damaged dozens of cultural landmarks, a strikingly different scene unfolded thousands of kilometers away in China, where an exhibition of Persian antiquities drew growing numbers of visitors and deepened public curiosity about Iranian civilization.
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2026-04-17 21:31
IRCS lauds China’s humanitarian assistance during war
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has praised the aid consignments provided by China’s government to help Iran during the US-Israeli war against the country.
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2026-04-07 23:41
Russia and China veto UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz amid US threats
TEHRAN - Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hours before a US-imposed deadline for Iran to allow transit or face attacks on its infrastructure. The heavily watered-down measure, which passed with 11 votes in favor, two against, and two abstentions, had removed any language authorizing offensive action, limiting it to “defensive means necessary” for securing navigation. Even in its weakened form, the resolution was blocked by Moscow and Beijing, underscoring growing opposition to US and Israeli aggression against Iran.
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2026-03-31 21:31
China and Pakistan unveil five-point plan to de-escalate Persian Gulf crisis
TEHRAN- China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point initiative aimed at restoring stability in the Persian Gulf and the broader West Asia, urging an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy as regional tensions intensify.
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2026-03-27 16:40
‘Expansion of war to region’s energy infrastructure would plunge global economy into crisis’
TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-China Joint Chamber of Commerce, referring to threats made about attacking energy infrastructure in the region, stated that the onset of an infrastructure war could have extensive consequences for the global energy market and the international economy.
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2026-03-25 23:10
Iran urges China to push back against US use of UN Security Council
TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has called on UN Security Council members—particularly China and Russia—to adopt a firmer stance against U.S.-Israeli aggression on his country, and to prevent Washington from using the Council as a tool to pressure Tehran.
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2026-03-24 18:36
China state refineries explore Iran oil deals
TEHRAN- China’s state-owned refiners have begun exploring purchases of Iranian crude after Washington allowed the sale of some oil already loaded onto tankers, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
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2026-03-21 00:07
By Shahrokh Saei
Nowruz 2026: The enduring spirit of Iran in wartime
TEHRAN – Iranians inside the country and across the diaspora have welcomed Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with vibrant celebrations that mark the arrival of spring and renewal. Rooted in traditions stretching back more than 3,000 years, Nowruz remains a powerful symbol of cultural continuity and joy, uniting families worldwide through age-old customs such as the Haft-Sin table—an arrangement of seven symbolic items beginning with the Persian letter “S,” representing health, prosperity, and rebirth.
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2026-03-16 19:08
Iran commends China’s humanitarian assistance for Minab school victims
TEHRAN – Iran’s Red Crescent Society has thanked China for providing $200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance to support the families of scores of children and teachers who were killed in a U.S. missile strike on an elementary school in southern Iran.
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2026-03-08 22:09
Respect for Iran’s sovereignty: China’s foreign minister warns against the law of the jungle
Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, answered questions from Chinese and foreign journalists at the press conference of the Fourth Session of the 14th National People’s Congress concerning China’s foreign policy and external relations.
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2026-02-28 21:21
Ten critical questions following the U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iran
TEHRAN – On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran became the target of a coordinated wave of military aggression by the United States and Israel.
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2026-02-24 21:57
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
What will Moscow and Beijing do with a potential proving ground?
Tehran — The international order, at least as we once understood it, should now be considered a thing of the past. What happened shortly after midnight on January 3 in Caracas was a symbolic marker of that shift. The United States government, in what can only be described as gangster-like conduct, abducted the lawful president of a sovereign nation and his wife. Donald Trump bluntly and brazenly declared that it was all about Venezuela’s oil.
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2026-02-18 15:46
Iranian university, Chinese academy ink MOU on science, research
TEHRAN – Gorgan University of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and Shandong Academy of Agricultural Sciences have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand science diplomacy and promote international scientific and research cooperation.
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2026-02-17 22:49
Iran, Russia, and China deploy vessels for joint drill in Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN - Russia, China and Iran have deployed naval vessels for joint exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced on Tuesday.
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2026-02-17 19:04
By Wesam Bahrani
China cuts Treasury holdings: A shift away from the U.S. dollar?
TEHRAN – China recently decided to reduce its investments in U.S. Treasury bonds, shifting its strategy to strengthen financial stability and reduce dollar reliance.
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2026-02-16 15:26
Malaysian, Chinese scientists grab Khwarizmi International Award
TEHRAN – Two foreign plans from Malaysian and Chinese scholars have been selected as winners of the 39th Khwarizmi International Award.
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2026-02-14 22:01
A Chinese professor's take on the anniversary parade of the Islamic Revolution
By Hongda Fan
TEHRAN – On February 11th, I once again witnessed the parade celebrating the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran. In previous years, I have witnessed such celebrations in both Tehran and Urmia. As a Chinese professor who earnestly hopes for a brighter future for Iran, I have some personal observations and reflections after witnessing this year’s celebratory parade, which I would like to share with the Iranian people who are yearning for positive changes in their country.
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2026-02-14 21:59
Iranian, Russian, and Chinese diplomats hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN - The ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China to international organizations in Vienna have held another round of talks on the latest developments related to Iran’s nuclear program.
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2026-02-07 20:46
Several countries and UN chief back Iran-US talks
TEHRAN - So far, some regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq, the UAE, Turkey, China, Italy, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the United Nations, have expressed strong support for the resumption of nuclear talks between Iran and the United States.
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2026-02-06 20:24
China reaffirms backing for Iran’s sovereignty, security, and legitimate rights
TEHRAN - China has reiterated its support for Iran’s entitlement to safeguard its sovereignty, security, and national dignity as well as its legitimate rights and interests.
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2026-02-02 22:02
Foreign ministry repeats warning that any attack on Iran would trigger massive war
TEHRAN – Iran warned on Monday that any military aggression against the country would have sweeping consequences for the entire West Asia region, as regional states intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation amid a growing U.S. military presence and contradictory signals from Washington.
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2026-02-01 18:32
Shoigu: Russia supports China's position on Taiwan
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that Moscow continues to support Beijing over Taiwan, TASS news agency reported.
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2026-01-31 20:23
Iran, China and Russia to hold naval drill
TEHRAN – Iran, China, and Russia plan to hold a naval drill, codenamed “security belt”, on the last day of the current Iranian month of Bahman (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19), Tasnim reported.
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2026-01-30 19:57
By Shahrokh Saei
China leads the agenda: Xi–Starmer talks highlight the limits of US unilateralism
TEHRAN — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to China has highlighted a broader shift in global diplomacy, showcasing the contrast between nations willing to engage Beijing and the unilateral approach pursued by US President Donald Trump.
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2026-01-26 17:24
Iran to resubmit Masuleh cultural landscape dossier for UNESCO World Heritage status
TEHRAN — Iran is set to soon submit a revised nomination dossier for Masuleh and its cultural landscape for possible inscription on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, a senior cultural heritage official said on Monday.