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China and Iran to mediate Hormuz talks
Diplomatic sources reveal that Britain has warned the United States about Chinese efforts, in coordination with Iran, to grant Beijing a central role as a mediator and guarantor in the future management of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and later in negotiations over Iran's nuclear program. British intelligence reports indicate that China aims to expand its influence to include the implementation of any potential agreements, thereby reducing the traditional role of the United States and its allies. These developments come amid discussions of a near agreement between Washington and Tehran to reopen the Strait to maritime traffic, with warnings that such understandings could strengthen Beijing's position and be exploited as a tool of pressure against U.S. influence in the region—particularly amidst the competition with the West in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Additionally, these moves are viewed as China's attempt to establish itself as a key player in shaping the future of Iran's nuclear issue and regional stability, while excluding the possibility of China undertaking a direct military role. Instead, China prefers to remain a political partner and mediator to a greater extent.
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