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Chinese officials are reportedly pressuring Iran to curb attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels, or threaten business ties with the Chinese government. They say they run the risk of damaging it.
Four Iranian sources told Reuters that ongoing attacks by Yemeni groups and discussions about trade have come up repeatedly in recent meetings between the two countries. The news agency reported that China has been Iran's largest trading partner for the past decade, with China buying more than 90% of the Islamic Republic's crude oil exports last year, according to data from trade analysis firm Kpler.
“Basically, China is saying, 'If our interests are harmed in any way, it will affect our business with Iran. So tell the Houthis to restrain themselves,'” he said after being briefed on the meeting. one Iranian official told Reuters.
When asked about this matter, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “China is a sincere friend of the countries of the Middle East and is committed to promoting regional security and stability and pursuing common development and prosperity.” .
US, UK impose new Houthi sanctions as Red Sea attacks continue
On Thursday, January 25, Houthi fighters held a rally near Sanaa, Yemen, to protest the US government's designation of the Houthis as a terrorist organization and the continued US-led airstrikes on Yemen. (AP/Osama Abdulrahman/AP Newsroom)
“We firmly support Middle Eastern countries in strengthening their strategic independence and uniting and cooperating to resolve regional security issues,” the ministry added, according to Reuters.
The United States continues to carry out what it calls “self-defense” attacks against the Houthis.
Shell suspends Red Sea shipments indefinitely after Houthi attack from Yemen: Report
The plane took off to join the US-led coalition conducting airstrikes against military targets in Yemen, targeting Iranian-backed Houthi militias that have been targeting international shipping in the Red Sea. (U.S. Central Command, via X/Reuters/Reuters Photo)
On Wednesday, two Houthi anti-ship missiles were fired at commercial ships in the southern Red Sea. Destroyed by America Officials told Fox News.
Houthi fighters are sighted in Yemen on Thursday, January 25th. (AP/Osama Abdulrahman/AP Newsroom)
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Meanwhile, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reports that cargo traffic through the Suez Canal, which connects to the Red Sea, has plummeted by 45% since the Houthis began their offensive.
