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\n Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his counterpart<\/a> in Beijing Wednesday, just one week before US President Donald Trump is set to touch down in China.\n <\/p>\n

\n The first in-person meeting between the two allies\u2019 top diplomats since the war began, Araghchi\u2019s visit to China is the latest stop in his recent diplomatic tour, designed to drum up support for Iran and resolve the conflict with the US.\n <\/p>\n

\n China has played a significant yet indirect role in the war, providing a financial lifeline<\/a> to Tehran as its biggest oil importer while also working to mediate the conflict behind the scenes. Trump even suggested<\/a> Beijing helped get Iran to the negotiating table.\n <\/p>\n

\n In recent days, US officials have urged China to use its sway with Iran to pressure it to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.\n <\/p>\n

\n Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent \u2014 who has been leading preliminary discussions with the Chinese ahead of Trump\u2019s visit \u2014 said in an interview Monday China could do more<\/a> to allow ships to pass through the strait.\n <\/p>\n