Iranian Foreign Minister: The issue of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz should be properly addressed, and the relevant memorandum of understanding should be effectively implemented.

Odaily Planet Daily News: Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke by phone with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on the 17th as requested. Araghchi briefed on the situation regarding the first-phase memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the United States, and sincerely thanked China for its positive role in promoting negotiations and reaching the agreement. Araghchi stated that the relevant memorandum of understanding should be effectively implemented, including Israel's cessation of military operations against Lebanon. Iran has always viewed its relations with China from a strategic perspective and looks forward to enhancing mutual trust with China, deepening cooperation in various fields, and jointly advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The issue of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz should be properly addressed, responding prudently to the general concerns of the international community. China supports Iran in improving relations with regional countries and exploring the co-construction of a regional security framework. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Iran, contributing to the maintenance and promotion of regional peace and stability while consolidating and deepening Sino-Iranian relations. (Xinhua News Agency)