Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged all parties in the war on Iran to commit to peace and support the United Nations.
This diplomatic push comes as the international community seeks to prevent further escalation of the conflict and restore the flow of energy. The stability of the region is critical to global markets, specifically regarding the maritime corridors used for oil transport.
Wang Yi made the remarks during a United Nations Security Council meeting in New York City on May 6, 2026 [1]. During the session, he called for a comprehensive cease-fire and urged the involved sides to respect the existing truce. He said that the parties must meet each other halfway in negotiations to reach a lasting resolution.
"We must stay committed to pursuing peace, respect the ongoing truce and meet each other halfway in talks," Wang Yi said.
A primary goal of the Chinese initiative is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The waterway is a vital chokepoint for global energy security, and its closure or instability threatens the supply of oil and gas to the rest of the world.
While some reports indicated separate meetings occurred in Beijing, the official call for a comprehensive cease-fire was highlighted during the New York proceedings [1]. Wang Yi said that supporting the United Nations is essential for navigating the current crisis and avoiding a wider regional war.
China continues to position itself as a mediator in the conflict, seeking a balance between the interests of the U.S. and Iran. The push for a comprehensive cease-fire aims to stabilize the region and protect the economic interests of global energy consumers.
“We must stay committed to pursuing peace, respect the ongoing truce and meet each other halfway in talks.”
China's active role in the UN Security Council regarding the Iran conflict signals its intent to expand its influence as a global diplomatic broker. By focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Beijing is prioritizing the stability of energy imports, which are critical for its own industrial economy and those of other major global powers.
