# China ready to defend Iran’s legitimate rights, foreign minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/60627

- TASS, 2026-09-16 09:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2188247

> Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China, as Iran’s strategic partner, is ready to safeguard the Islamic republic’s legitimate rights and interests and strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Tehran. He made the remarks during a meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing on Wednesday.

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