Iran’s foreign minister to travel to China as Strait of Hormuz tensions simmer

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is traveling to Beijing to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments amid escalating tensions at the Strait of Hormuz. This visit comes as the war with the U.S. and Israel continues to fuel concerns about regional stability and energy markets. The closure of the Strait is driving up international energy prices, leading to record high gas prices in the United States.