Reuters: China urged Iran to curb Houthi attacks in the Red Sea
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Offensives by Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea have raised shipping and insurance costs and jeopardised a major trade route between Asia and Europe heavily used by Chinese ships.
Chinese officials have asked Iran to help contain the Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea so as not to damage relations between Beijing and Tehran. This is reported by the BBC with reference to Reuters.
The report said that the issue was discussed at recent meetings in the capitals of China and Iran. Details on when the talks took place and who was involved were not reported.
"Basically, China says: 'If our interests are harmed in any way, it will impact our business with Tehran. So tell the Houthis to show restraint'," said one Iranian official briefed on the talks, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity.
The report said that the issue was discussed at recent meetings in the capitals of China and Iran. Details on when the talks took place and who was involved were not reported.
"Basically, China says: 'If our interests are harmed in any way, it will impact our business with Tehran. So tell the Houthis to show restraint'," said one Iranian official briefed on the talks, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity.
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