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iran diplomacy

China’s Role in Iran’s Oil Trade and Strait of Hormuz Tensions

May 5, 2026

U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on China to take a more active diplomatic role in persuading Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to global shipping. The strait is a critical route for oil exports, and tensions there could disrupt energy supplies worldwide. Bessent argues that since

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Diplomacy on the Line: Oman’s Role in U. S. -Iran Talks

February 28, 2026

The foreign minister of Oman, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, is working behind the scenes to keep U. S. and Iranian leaders talking about Tehran’s nuclear program. He says that peace is still possible if the talks are allowed to continue and that no other option—such as military action—can solve the pro