Iran foreign minister in Beijing as China urges reopening of Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said his country has "attained an elevated international standing" during the war with the US and Israel, after meeting China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.
The meeting took place on 6 May, according to the supplied report.
Wang urged Iran and the US to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
The comments come amid wider tensions over regional shipping security and Iran's relations with Washington and Gulf states.
The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most sensitive maritime chokepoints, so any disruption there can affect international trade and energy flows.
Araghchi's remarks suggest Tehran is seeking to frame the conflict as having strengthened its diplomatic position.
Wang's intervention indicates Beijing is pressing for steps that could reduce pressure on maritime traffic.
The supplied material does not say whether the two ministers reached any agreement, or whether any follow-up talks were scheduled.
It also does not provide details on the wider war referenced by Araghchi, beyond his statement that it involved the US and Israel.
