China and Oman unite in Mideast peace call on sultan’s ‘historic’ Beijing visit

What happened: China and Oman called for a peaceful resolution and full ceasefire between the US and Iran during talks in Beijing on Monday between Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. Why it matters: The joint statement urges Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue and reach a comprehensive agreement that includes the nuclear issue, and stresses restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

China and Oman called for a peaceful resolution and full ceasefire between the US and Iran during talks in Beijing on Monday between Xi Jinping and Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.

The joint statement urges Washington and Tehran to resume dialogue and reach a comprehensive agreement that includes the nuclear issue, and stresses restoring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.