“China demands Hormuz opening, removal of transit fees, and easing of tensions with Saudi Arabia and the US”... Iran's Ghalibaf ‘immediately denies’
Chairman Ghalibaf, Head of US Negotiation Delegation and Chinese Special Envoy
China sets condition: “Four requirements must be met before coming to Beijing”
Iranian reformist lawmaker makes claims in interview with economic media
Immediately after report, China's Special Envoy office issues “Not true” statement
Urges politicians, experts, and media to “refrain from speculation”
Some analysts suggest “China has deeper economic ties with Saudi Arabia, etc.”
“Threat of strait blockade leads to ‘instructions’... Iran is dependent on China”
“China demands Hormuz opening, removal of transit fees, and easing of tensions with Saudi Arabia and the US”... Iran's Ghalibaf ‘immediately denies’ Digital TimesClaims have emerged that the Chinese government pressured Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament who also serves as the head of Iran's negotiation delegation to the US and as a special envoy to China, stating that “the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, the cessation of vessel transit fees, and the easing of tensions with Saudi Arabia and the United States must precede a visit to China.” Speaker Ghalibaf
There are rumors that China is pressuring Iran to open Hormuz.
Regardless of the facts, the Middle East conflict is not good for China either... especially since the economic situation within China is also poor.
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