Iran eyes ‘true friend’ China as security guarantor. Chinese analysts are not so sure
Comments from Iranian envoy to Beijing come hours after Trump’s two-week suspension of bombing campaign
Addressing reporters in Beijing hours after the US declared a brief ceasefire, Iranian envoy Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said: “We hope different sides could guarantee that the US would not resume the war, we hope the UN Security Council, big countries like China and Russia, as well as mediating countries like Pakistan and Turkey [will] work together to guarantee peace in the region.”
Fazli also warned of a strong “fightback” from Iran if the United States betrayed its trust again, while thanking China and Russia for being “true friends”.
The press conference at the Iranian embassy compound followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that the US would suspend bombing campaigns against Iran for two weeks to allow for ceasefire talks.
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Fazli said Iran had been maintaining close dialogue and cooperation with friendly countries, especially China.