Germany has urged China to use its influence over Iran to help push for a negotiated solution to rising tensions in the Middle East, according to Berlin\u2019s Foreign Ministry. <\/p>\n
The appeal came after a phone call between German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during which both sides discussed the regional security situation and the need for a swift diplomatic resolution, News.Az<\/a> reports, citing Reuters<\/a>.<\/p>\n According to Germany\u2019s Foreign Ministry, both countries share concerns over regional escalation and expressed support for efforts to restore stability in the Middle East.<\/p>\n A key point in the discussion was the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s most critical energy shipping routes.<\/p>\n Berlin emphasized that no individual state should be allowed to control key maritime routes or impose transit fees for passage through international waters.<\/p>\n The Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea, is a vital corridor for global oil shipments, making its security a major international priority.<\/p>\n Germany also said China could play a meaningful diplomatic role by leveraging its relationship with Iran to encourage a negotiated settlement and reduce tensions with Gulf states.<\/p>\n The statement suggests growing European interest in involving major global powers, including Beijing, in efforts to de-escalate regional conflicts.<\/p>\n