Israeli foreign minister discusses Iran in Beijing

. AP, Beijing 
Israel's foreign minister says he told Chinese leaders that Iran poses the gravest danger to world peace and stability. 

Avigdor Lieberman said he told Vice President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in talks Friday in Beijing that Israel hopes negotiations and sanctions can resolve concerns over Iran's nuclear ambitions. But he said Israel reserved the right to defend itself if such efforts failed and would not take any options off the table.
Lieberman said China is a key player in such diplomatic efforts but would not comment on the content of Friday's talks or say if Israel is satisfied with China's position on Iran. China calls on Iran to cooperate with U.N. nuclear inspectors, but says the way to proceed is through talks, not sanctions.