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centerLIVE UPDATEGermany urges China to help push Iran to reopen Hormuz
NEWS SUMMARY
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on April 2, 2026, urging China to leverage its influence with Iran to ensure free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Both nations agreed that individual states should not control or levy tolls on sea lanes, seeking a negotiated resolution to regional hostilities.
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