IN-DEPTH: Tehran Seeks Security From Beijing Amidst Fears of a ‘General Conflagration’ in the Middle East

As Iran talks tough to Israel, China vows support for Tehran.

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IN-DEPTH: Tehran Seeks Security From Beijing Amidst Fears of a ‘General Conflagration’ in the Middle East — Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (3rd L) meets China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (2nd R) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on May 17, 2019. THOMAS PETER/AFP via Getty Images

10/31/2023Updated: 11/10/2023

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In a meeting with Iran’s number two official last week, China’s premier reiterated Beijing’s support for the Middle East nation.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Mokhber at a meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member states in Bishkek, capital of Kyrgyzstan, on Oct. 26.

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