Iran To Deepen Ties With 'Principal Strategic Partner' China: Ghalibaf

Iran's Parliament Speaker and China affairs representative, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, is pushing to strengthen economic and strategic ties with China, calling it Tehran's "principal strategic partner." Ghalibaf convened a meeting with top economic officials to align Iran's economic strategy with Beijing's interests, signaling a significant shift in Iran's foreign policy. This move underscores Iran's need for economic support amid regional tensions and sanctions, highlighting the potential for deeper collaboration in trade, energy, and infrastructure.