Why Iran’s ambassador to China thinks the US can’t turn Beijing against it
Top envoy’s remarks come amid speculation Washington may induce Beijing to pressure Tehran into accepting a peace deal
Iran does not believe the United States has the leverage to turn Beijing against Tehran, the Iranian ambassador to China has said.
“Iran and China … share very common views on issues such as security, peace, development in the region and in the world,” Fazli told reporters in Beijing on Friday.
“And in view of such deeply rooted relations … we never consider the possibility that the US would be able to put any pressure on China and change their stance and view concerning their relations with Iran.”
The embassy has held regular press briefings to address developments in the Middle East since the US and Israel launched their military campaign against Iran in late February.