00:25A powerful message from Beijing,
00:28and a major boost for Tehran.
00:31China has now openly backed Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy,
00:36in a move likely to intensify tensions with Washington and its allies.
00:42During high-level talks in Beijing,
00:44Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stood alongside Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi
00:51and delivered one of China's clearest statements yet on the Iran crisis.
00:56Wang Yi said China appreciates Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons,
01:02while affirming what he called Iran's legitimate right to peaceful nuclear energy.
01:08The remarks come at a critical moment,
01:11as tensions remain high following months of conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel,
01:18and as negotiations continue over a possible ceasefire framework and the future of Iran's nuclear program.
01:25China also sharply criticized what it described as threats of force and sanction pressure against Tehran.
01:34Instead, Beijing says the crisis must be solved through diplomacy, through dialogue, not escalation.
01:40For Iran, this is a significant diplomatic victory, because China is not just another partner.
01:48It is one of Tehran's largest economic lifelines, a major buyer of Iranian energy,
01:54and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.
01:58The Beijing meeting marked Araqchi's first visit to China since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict earlier this year.
02:06The two sides discussed regional developments, including tensions in the Gulf,
02:10the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and ongoing negotiations with Washington.
02:15China has long defended the core principles of the Iran nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA,
02:22and analysts say Beijing's latest statements reflect more than diplomacy.
02:28They reflect strategy.
02:30By backing Tehran, China strengthens its position in the Middle East,
02:35protects vital energy interests, and promotes a multipolar world order, challenging U.S. dominance.
02:41The meeting also highlights a broader geopolitical alignment.
02:47Before arriving in Beijing, Araqchi traveled to Russia.
02:51In St. Petersburg, Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly assured Iran
02:56that Moscow would do everything in its power to support a rapid peace settlement.
03:01Now, with both Russia and China signaling support,
03:05Tehran appears increasingly determined to resist Western pressure.
03:09Still, the road ahead remains uncertain.
03:13Negotiations with the United States continue.
03:16Sanctions remain in place.
03:17And deep mistrust persists on all sides.
03:21But one message from Beijing now stands out clearly.
03:25China believes Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology.
03:30And in the growing global struggle for influence,
03:33that statement carries enormous weight.
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