HORMUZ SHOWDOWN: China Throws Weight Behind Iran Amid Trump Threat | Times Now World

Added: 2026-05-07

[00:00:25]A new China-Iran axis may now be taking shape in the Middle East. Iran is openly declaring a new era of cooperation with China amid rising tensions with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing nuclear talks.

[00:00:43]During high-level talks in Beijing, Iran and China discussed the war, sanctions, regional security, and the future of Hormuz.

[00:00:53]And Beijing's message was clear.

[00:00:56]China is backing Tehran diplomatically at a critical moment.

[00:01:05]Our Chinese friends also believe that Iran after the war is different from Iran before the war.

[00:01:10]Its international status has been elevated, and it has [music] proven its capability and authority. Therefore, a new era of cooperation between Iran and other countries lies ahead.

[00:01:23]We discussed the topics related to the war and how to end it, >> [music] >> the ongoing negotiations, issues concerning Iran's peaceful nuclear program, discussions about sanctions, and all bilateral matters.

[00:01:36]The issue of the Strait of Hormuz was one of our serious topics of discussion.

[00:01:46]The talks come as the US and Iran remain locked in a dangerous standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil choke points.

[00:01:57]Thousands of ships are reportedly stuck as Iran restricts passage to unfriendly vessels, while the US maintains heavy naval pressure in the Gulf.

[00:02:08]President Donald Trump >> [music] >> has paused Project Freedom for now, but warned Iran that strikes could resume if talks collapse.

[00:02:22]China supports the Iranian side in safeguarding national sovereignty and security, and appreciates the Iranian side's willingness to seek a political solution through diplomatic channels.

[00:02:40]China's public support for Iran is significant. Beijing has repeatedly called for negotiations and a ceasefire, while avoiding direct criticism of Tehran.

[00:02:52]Instead, Chinese officials say the crisis in Hormuz can only be solved through diplomacy, not military escalation.

[00:03:01]For China, stability in the Gulf is critical for energy security and global trade.

[00:03:17]But these talks go far beyond the current crisis. Iran and China now appear to be deepening a broader strategic partnership amid growing confrontation with Washington.

[00:03:29]Tehran has praised Beijing for condemning US and Israeli actions during the conflict, while China continues pushing for a new regional security framework led by countries in the Middle East.

[00:03:48]China believes that it is urgent to stop the war in a comprehensive manner, and it is even more undesirable to restart the war.

[00:03:57]It is particularly important to insist on negotiations.

[00:04:07]For Iran, China is becoming an increasingly important diplomatic and economic lifeline.

[00:04:13]For Beijing, Iran remains central to its long-term Middle East and energy strategy.

[00:04:20]And as tensions with Washington continue, this new era of cooperation between Tehran and Beijing could significantly reshape the balance of power in the Gulf.

[00:05:50]>> Mhm.