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China, UAE, and Spain coordinate diplomatic efforts on Iran crisis

Apr 22, 2026 07:30 AM CT Beijing, China diplomacy,China,UAE,Spain,Iran crisis,de-escalation

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Chinese President Xi Jinping held separate meetings with UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to discuss the Iran crisis. The discussions focused on the necessity of comprehensive diplomatic solutions to de-escalate tensions in the region. This indicates growing international coordination involving non-Western powers to manage the Iran-Israel conflict trajectory.

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The Iran crisis loomed large in discussions when Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown prince of Abu ‌Dhabi, and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez met President Xi Jinping on separate visits to Beijing last week. Both meetings focused on the need for a comprehensive and sust...

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