China is trying to play peacemaker in the Iran war - will it work?

It's a turnaround for Beijing, whose official response has been muted so far. Why is China stepping in now?

China and Pakistan unveiled a new peace initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing war in Iran, proposing an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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China and Pakistan called for an immediate ceasefire in the Gulf and the wider Middle East, urging the swift launch of peace talks and the restoration of normal navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

China deeply regrets the damage caused to Iran's cultural relics and historical sites amid the ongoing war, urging all involved parties to fully cease military operations immediately.

China firmly opposes armed attacks against peaceful nuclear facilities under the safeguards and monitoring of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), advocating the peaceful settlement of the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means.