Date: May 15, 2026 l Reporter: Jan Porch
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has revealed that the United States has signaled willingness to continue diplomatic talks with Tehran, while Iran also expressed openness to China playing a role in helping end the ongoing regional conflict.
Araghchi made the remarks on Friday while speaking to reporters in New Delhi after attending a meeting of the BRICS bloc of nations. According to him, Tehran had “received messages” from Washington indicating interest in maintaining dialogue despite escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
“We received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to continue the talks and continue the interaction,” Araghchi reportedly stated during the media briefing.
The Iranian foreign minister also welcomed possible diplomatic assistance from China, stating that Tehran appreciates support from countries capable of helping reduce tensions and restore regional stability.
The comments came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed that Chinese President Xi Jinping had offered Beijing’s assistance in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes. Trump also claimed Xi assured him that China would not provide military equipment to Iran during the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.
China’s Foreign Ministry has meanwhile called for an immediate ceasefire and the restoration of safe maritime navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, where rising military tensions have disrupted global shipping and energy markets.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a major focal point in the conflict, with several Gulf nations expressing concern over threats to oil exports, regional trade, and energy security. International shipping activity in the area has faced repeated disruptions in recent weeks.
Analysts say Iran’s willingness to continue discussions, combined with China’s growing diplomatic involvement, could create a potential pathway toward de-escalation after weeks of heightened military confrontation across the Middle East.
The broader regional conflict has already drawn reactions from Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, all of which have called for diplomatic solutions to avoid further destabilization in the region.