Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran is ready to continue diplomatic communication and discussions with Washington. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on Friday, he confirmed that Iran had received new messages from the United States expressing a desire to maintain dialogue. Araghchi also stated that Iran welcomes any mediation or diplomatic assistance from China to help resolve the ongoing crisis between the two countries.

He emphasized Iran’s close and strategic relationship with China, noting that Beijing’s involvement in the diplomatic process would be welcomed by the Islamic Republic. According to Araghchi, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had offered to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to provide military support during wartime. China’s Foreign Ministry said the continuing conflict has no justification and that finding a swift resolution is essential for both regional and global interests.

Araghchi added that Pakistan has been playing a mediating role between the United States and Iran, though the first round of talks did not result in any agreement.