The discussion took place on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organization gathering in Tajikistan. Li urged all involved parties to resolve differences through diplomatic channels and resume negotiations to restore regional peace, while confirming that China remains ready to expand cooperation and exchanges with Iran across various sectors.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Chinese Premier Labels US Israeli Attacks on Iran Blatant Aggression
Geopolitics1 day ago
Li Qiang met with Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref in Dushanbe to address the impact of recent military strikes on Tehran. During the meeting on Monday, the Chinese Premier described attacks by the US and Israel as "blatant aggression" and stated they were carried out without UN Security Council authorization. He also voiced opposition to unilateral US sanctions and advocated for the restoration of the defunct Islamabad Agreement.
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