Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Beijing Tuesday as the United States blocks the Strait of Hormuz, restricting China's oil imports from Iran. China and Russia condemned US actions, with China importing one-third of its oil from Iran. Lavrov previously spoke with Iran's foreign minister about preventing Middle East escalation. China welcomed multiple world leaders this week, positioning itself as a reliable partner alternative to Washington.

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