China hosts Iranian Minister before Trump's May 14-15 visit

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with China's Wang Yi on July 15, marking the first engagement since the U.S.-Israel conflict began. This meeting is strategic, according to analysts, as it precedes President Trump’s scheduled visit to Beijing on May 14-15. China's state media reported that they are focused on improving bilateral relations and stabilizing the Persian Gulf to ensure oil trade continuity. Historically, about 20% of global oil and LNG passes through the Strait of Hormuz, an area that has seen decreased commercial traffic recently.