China's foreign ministry spokesperson has called for peace talks between Iran and the US to resume following the seizure of the Iranian-flagged Touska ship.

Guo Jiakun has told a news conference that China expresses "concern" over the "forcible interception" of the vessel by US forces, according to the AFP news agency.

China's foreign ministry previously called the US naval blockade of Iranian ports "irresponsible and dangerous".

The country is estimated to buy around 90% of the oil that Iran exports - with analysts saying the US blockade may be designed to pressure China into applying its own pressure on Iran.

Source : BBC