Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf said at a meeting with Chinese representatives during Khamenei's funeral that the two countries will deepen their strategic partnership. He also warned that Israel seeks to undermine the Iran-US agreement but that Iran's deterrence will prevent a new war, according to a statement.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf used a meeting with Chinese representatives at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to call for deepening strategic ties between Tehran and Beijing. Ghalibaf stated that "what is expected is the deepening of the level of strategic relations between the two countries" and that the circumstances of Iran and China on regional issues have changed. He also warned that Israel seeks to undermine the emerging Iran-US agreement but that Iran's deterrence will prevent a new war. The Chinese vice-president of the National People's Congress responded by affirming the ancient friendship and pledging to further open relations.
The remarks come amid a period of intensified Iranian diplomatic activity with China. The Zioneer has previously reported on Ghalibaf's calls for upgrading Iran-China ties to a strategic partnership, his defense of the Zurich memorandum with the US, and his assertion that the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status. The meeting at Khamenei's funeral, a major gathering of international dignitaries, provided a high-profile venue for the statement.
Ghalibaf's comments on Israel and the Iran-US agreement reflect Tehran's concerns about a potential renewed conflict. The statement was not immediately addressed by Israeli or US officials, and the full scope of any new agreement between Iran and China remains unclear.
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