China’s top envoy tells Iranian counterpart ‘comprehensive ceasefire’ needed

By AP 6 May 2026, 10:52 am

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In this photo released by the Telegram channel of Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right, meets with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing, China, on May 6, 2026. (Telegram channel of the Iranian Foreign Minister via AP)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tells his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that China is “deeply distressed” over the war that has lasted more than two months and says a “comprehensive ceasefire” is needed.

“We believe that a comprehensive ceasefire is urgently needed, that a resumption of hostilities is not acceptable, and that it is particularly important to remain committed to dialogue and negotiations,” Wang says, according to a video of the meeting.