Sept. 24 — China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a routine press briefing that Iran's president told the UN General Assembly Iran would not permit freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a US blockade persist. Guo said prolonged US‑Iran hostilities would not serve the interests of the parties or the international community, and urged all sides to choose peaceful options, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and work to restore peace

Sept. 24 — China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a routine press briefing that Iran's president told the UN General Assembly Iran would not permit freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz while sanctions and a US blockade persist. Guo said prolonged US‑Iran hostilities would not serve the interests of the parties or the international community, and urged all sides to choose peaceful options, resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and work to restore peace and stability in the Gulf as soon as possible.