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TEHRAN, March 12 (Xinhua) — Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to open new fronts in his country's military conflict with the United States and Israel.

He made the announcement in his first message published on his website since his appointment as Iran's supreme leader was announced on March 8.

"The broad masses demand continued effective and bitterly regrettable defense. Furthermore, the Strait of Hormuz blockade must certainly be further utilized," Khamenei declared, addressing the people and the country's armed forces.

"The possibility of opening other combat fronts where the enemy is inexperienced and extremely vulnerable is being explored. These openings will occur if the state of war continues, and will be based on consideration of interests," Iran's Supreme Leader added.

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BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called on all parties to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to end hostilities as soon as possible and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

Wang Yi, also a member of the Politburo of the CPC Central Committee, made the call during a telephone conversation with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ata.

B. Abdel Aty briefed Wang Yi on the situation in the region and Egypt's position, expressing his country's deep concern over the ongoing war. Citing the recently adopted UN Security Council resolution, the diplomat stated that Egypt calls on all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation of chaos in the region.

He emphasized that Egypt highly values China's balanced and impartial position, as well as the important role it plays, and is ready to continue to closely cooperate with China to facilitate a speedy de-escalation of the situation.

Wang Yi, for his part, reiterated China's principled position, noting that China and Egypt, as responsible countries, advocate resolving regional issues through dialogue and consultation and oppose the reckless use of force.

According to the Chinese diplomat, a protracted conflict in the Middle East will only bring further suffering to the local population, have a serious negative impact on the region's economy, and further undermine security and stability in the region and the world as a whole.

Stressing that an immediate ceasefire is the broad consensus of the international community, Wang Yi said China is willing to maintain communication and coordination with regional countries, including Egypt, and continue to play a constructive role in the pursuit of peace.

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WASHINGTON, March 12 (Xinhua) — Two service members aboard the US aircraft carrier Gerald Ford were injured in a fire that broke out in the ship's main laundry room while it is currently deployed in the Red Sea, the US Navy said Thursday.

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Beijing, March 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, held a telephone conversation with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla on Thursday. The conversation was initiated by the Cuban side.

B. Rodríguez Parrilla, who is also a member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba, informed Wang Yi of the current situation and thanked China for its support to Cuba.

The parties agreed to continue to promote the development of bilateral relations. –0–

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Moscow, March 12 (Xinhua) — The global governance initiative, proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in September 2025 at the "SCO Plus" meeting in Tianjin, northern China, is an important element of the international discussion on various aspects of shaping multipolarity in the world. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated this at a briefing on Thursday, responding to a question from a Xinhua correspondent.

"We consider this initiative an important element in the international discussion on various aspects of the formation of a multipolar world order. Like many other states, Russia views it as a more equitable foundation for world order, adapted to the changing global balance of power, in which the positions of non-Western states and international associations are strengthening," the Russian diplomat stated.

M. Zakharova recalled that Russian President Vladimir Putin had already given a positive assessment of this initiative during the SCO Plus meeting. "The Russian leader expressed words of support and indicated Russia's interest in a concrete discussion of our Chinese friends' proposal," she added.

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson assured that Russia and China intend to fully realize the potential of their bilateral relations to establish an equitable multipolar world and democratize international relations. "Our countries, as independent forces in the process of forming a multipolar world order, intend to fully realize the potential of their bilateral relations, protect the international system, with the UN at its center, and international relations built on the goals and principles of the UN Charter, promote the establishment of an equitable, orderly multipolar world and the democratization of international relations, and consolidate efforts aimed at creating a more just multipolar world," stated M. Zakharova.

She also emphasized that the convergence of Moscow and Beijing's fundamental approaches on key issues will contribute to strengthening practical coordination between the parties at various international venues, including the SCO and BRICS, as well as in the context of joint efforts to ensure stability in the Eurasian space based on the initiative put forward by the Russian President to create a new Eurasian security architecture. –0–

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BEIJING, March 12 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping has responded to a letter from teachers and students of a Chinese language class at an international school in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France, extending his best wishes to them and all the teachers and students at the school.

As Xi Jinping noted in his address, the Chinese language is the bearer of 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, and its tiny characters hold the great wisdom of history. He stated that studying Chinese not only helps one understand ancient and modern China but also helps build a bridge leading to a better future for China and France.

Xi Jinping invited the school's teachers and students, as well as even more French and European young people, to come to China for studies, visits, and excursions, to personally experience and experience the real, multifaceted, open, and progressive China, and to let the Chinese language become a friend accompanying them on their journey through life.

Recalling that this year is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese lunar calendar, Xi Jinping noted that this animal symbolizes endurance, courage, and the pursuit of progress. The Chinese President expressed hope that the students of the French school will be at the forefront and serve as a pillar of the development of friendly Chinese-French and Chinese-European cooperation.

Recently, teachers and students from a Chinese language class at an international school in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of France sent a letter to Xi Jinping, sharing their experiences learning Chinese and their love for Chinese culture. They also expressed their strong desire to strengthen exchanges between young people in China and France and deepen the traditional friendship between the two countries.

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Tehran, March 12 (Xinhua) — Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and vowed to open new fronts in his country's military conflict with the United States and Israel.

In his first address as Supreme Leader, published Thursday on his official website, Khamenei stated that the possibility of opening other fronts of hostilities where the enemy is "vulnerable and inexperienced" is being explored. He added that these steps would be taken if the war continues and would be in Iran's interests.

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Moscow, March 12 (Xinhua) — Russia will continue to take steps to quickly de-escalate tensions in the Middle East and resolve conflicts through peaceful means, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated on Thursday.

"Russia will continue to take steps to quickly end the escalation in the Middle East and resolve any disputes peacefully. We intend to further advance Russia's concept of common and indivisible security in the Persian Gulf, which will ensure the interests of all countries in the region are met," the diplomat stated during a weekly briefing.

She emphasized that it is crucial for all participants in the current standoff to exercise common sense and restraint, abandon double standards, and return “to efforts to quickly end the confrontation based on the principles of good-neighborliness.”

“We call on the United States and Israel to stop their aggression and return to the negotiating table,” said M. Zakharova. –0–

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St. Petersburg, March 12 (Xinhua) — The Russian Northern Fleet's nuclear-powered submarine Kazan fired missiles at a simulated target in the Barents Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on its website on Thursday.

The launch took place as part of routine combat training. The nuclear-powered icebreaker Kazan fired an Onyx cruise missile from a submerged position at a sea target located up to 300 km away.

The warhead of the Onyx missile successfully hit a naval target. Surface ships and naval aviation from the Russian Northern Fleet were deployed to support the launch and close the area.

The nuclear-powered missile submarine Kazan is a Project 885M Yasen-M vessel—a modified version of fourth-generation submarines with a reduced acoustic signature. The nuclear-powered submarine was launched on March 31, 2017, and commissioned into the Russian Navy on May 7, 2021.

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Moscow, March 12 (Xinhua) — China will retain its status as the main buyer of Russian oil for a long time, and other Asian countries will increasingly open themselves up to Russian purchases. Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Countries at Moscow State University (IAACMSU), expressed this opinion in an interview with Xinhua.

“China will remain the main buyer of Russian oil for a long time, but other Asian countries will increasingly open up to Russian purchases,” he said.

According to A. Maslov, a very significant portion of oil exports goes to China. "Our oil pipeline is working well. I think it's already close to its maximum capacity. But we can expand both the flow rate and the pressure to handle more volume. Russia is ready to do this," the expert noted.

According to a Xinhua source, not only Russia, but also Kazakhstan, is ready to increase oil supplies to China.

Speaking about maritime security, he pointed to the problem of the arrest of vessels belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet." "I think it's important for Russia, China, and other countries to launch a joint initiative to protect the fleet, because this isn't a matter of money. It's a matter of industrial functioning. It's a matter of people's lives," the Russian expert emphasized.

Commenting on the disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, through which 60 to 90 percent of goods shipped to Asia pass, A. Maslov called for the development of alternative energy supply routes. "The standard route has failed; it's under attack. Perhaps it makes sense to develop new routes," noted the director of the Institute of Asian and Asian Studies at Moscow State University.

In his opinion, the initiative to build new pipelines should come from the Asian countries themselves. "The initiative should come from China, India, and other countries. Building new pipelines, for example through Xinjiang or through the Far East near Manchuria, is a solution for many countries," the expert stated.

The risk of energy supply disruptions will not disappear and may recur, A. Maslov added. "Therefore, energy infrastructure must be absolutely secure," he concluded.

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