Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli has said that Tehran’s relations with Beijing will grow “broader and deeper” in the post-war period, according to the South China Morning Post.

“China has always continued to support and help Iran during difficult times, and we will never forget our friends in times of hardship,” he said.

Fazli also confirmed that negotiations were under way between the US and Iran to finalise a memorandum of understanding to resolve the ongoing conflict.