At a press conference, the spokesperson referred to the Iranian Parliament’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, an important maritime route for global trade.

Guo recalled that the Persian Gulf and its surrounding waters constitute important channels for international trade in goods and energy.

China urges the international community to intensify its efforts to promote conflict de-escalation and prevent regional instability, the official stated.

Ismail Koussari, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, announced the day before that the Iranian Parliament considers it necessary to close the Strait of Hormuz, but the final decision must be approved by the National Security Council. abo/arm/mem/nv