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14.04.2026 19:50 China's top diplomat Wang Yi on Monday said blocking the Strait of Hormuz is not in the common interests of the international community, and achieving a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire through political and diplomatic means is the fundamental way to resolve the issue.

14.04.2026 19:50 Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that China is ready to further play a constructive role and contribute to the restoration of peace and tranquility in the Gulf region.

14.04.2026 19:50 China fully understands the legitimate security concerns of Gulf Arab states and supports the United Arab Emirates in safeguarding its sovereignty, security and legitimate rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during a meeting in Beijing with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, special envoy of the president of the United Arab Emirates , who accompanied Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates , on his visit to China.

14.04.2026 19:50 The root cause of the disruption at the Strait of Hormuz is the military conflict. To solve the issue, the conflict must stop as soon as possible. All parties need to remain calm and exercise restraint. China will continue playing a constructive role, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday when asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's order on Sunday that the US Navy would start blockading the Strait of Hormuz, as well as he called on China to buy oil from the US or Venezuela, and China's view on security in the Strait and related energy issues.

14.04.2026 19:50 Russia has warned of "negative" consequences for global markets following US President Donald Trump's threat to impose a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.

14.04.2026 19:50 Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call today from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi

14.04.2026 19:50 Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, discussed the latest regional developments during a phone call on Monday, Anadolu Agency reports citing the Saudi Foreign Ministry.

14.04.2026 19:50 Pope Leo XIV says he will continue to speak out against war and suffering after US President Donald Trump said he was not "a fan of the pope" over the pontiff's condemnation of the US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

14.04.2026 19:50 The UK will not be involved in enforcing the US military blockade of Iran, BBC reports citing Sir Keir Starmer.

14.04.2026 19:50 The United States' NATO allies have refused to take part in US President Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warns Washington and its partners against any miscalculation in the Persian Gulf.

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14.04.2026 19:50 Secretary of Foreign Affairs Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro, in her capacity as Chair of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, convened a virtual Second Special ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting on 13 April 2026 to address the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and its implications for regional economic security and stability.

14.04.2026 19:50 Rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and disruptions in global shipping have prompted efforts to secure the passage of Philippine vessels through the critical oil route.

14.04.2026 19:50 Malacañang on Monday expressed concern over the failure of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, warning of continued risks to global oil supply and prices.

14.04.2026 19:50 Foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on Monday underscored the importance of the two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran for maritime safety and security.