"China believes that a complete cessation of hostilities is imperative, restarting the conflict is unacceptable and persisting in negotiations is particularly important, according to Foreign Minister Wang Yi."
"Among other provisions, the agreement would include Iran committing to a moratorium on nuclear enrichment, the United States agreeing to lift sanctions and release billions of dollars in frozen Iranian funds."
"Political commentators in Iran have broadly welcomed Araqchi's visit to Beijing, describing it as an essential counter-move ahead of the meeting between Trump and Xi."
Beijing has reiterated its demand for a comprehensive cease-fire in the Iran-US conflict and normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for a complete cessation of hostilities and the importance of negotiations. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's visit to China coincides with reports of a potential agreement between Tehran and Washington. The proposed memorandum includes Iran's commitment to halt nuclear enrichment and the US lifting sanctions. Political commentators in Iran view Araqchi's visit as a strategic move ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting.
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