According to AFP, Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi posted on social media today (May 6) during his visit to Beijing, reiterating Iran's trust in China and stating that Iran "expects" China to "support the establishment of a new post-war regional framework that balances development and security."
Salehi's remarks represent a clear acknowledgment by Iran of China's strategic role at a critical juncture in the Middle East conflict. By proactively expressing trust in China, Iran essentially seeks to leverage China’s neutral stance and international influence to steer the situation toward peace negotiations. Furthermore, Iran’s proposal for a “new post-war regional framework” is, in essence, a rejection of the U.S.-led old order in the Middle East, with Iran hoping China can serve as a constructive force to assist regional countries in autonomously building a new system that balances development and security.
The fact that both the U.S. and Iran are eager to involve China underscores China’s unique weight in Middle Eastern affairs—neither taking sides nor aligning with any bloc, yet providing a credible platform for dialogue among all parties. With Trump’s upcoming visit to China expected to include discussions on the war in Iran, interactions between China and the U.S. on Middle Eastern issues may become a key variable influencing the trajectory of the situation—making future developments highly noteworthy.
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