Iranian Foreign Minister expresses openness to Chinese mediation in Middle East

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated during a BRICS conference in New Delhi that Iran is open to any international assistance, specifically from China, to help resolve ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Araghchi described China as a strategic partner with whom Iran maintains positive relations and expressed confidence in Beijing's good intentions. He emphasized that any diplomatic initiative proposed by China would be welcomed by the Islamic Republic. The statement was made on the sidelines of a regional summit attended by various international representatives. The minister's comments highlight Iran's search for potential diplomatic pathways to address the volatility in the region. No specific details regarding the format of such intervention were provided at the time of the statement.