China pushes to revive US-Iran talks amid regional tensions

China has initiated a diplomatic push to restart stalled negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending their nearly five-month-old conflict, according to multiple sources. The effort involves exploratory discussions held in Islamabad this week during a visit by Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni, his second trip to Pakistan in ten days.

Momeni, who is considered close to Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, met with Pakistani government leaders and army chief General Asim Munir. The discussions are part of a broader initiative reportedly launched by Beijing, which has significant economic interests in stabilizing Middle Eastern trade routes. China's foreign ministry stated it supports the mediation efforts made by Pakistan and other parties and will continue to play an active role in restoring peace in the region.

The diplomatic push comes amid heightened regional tensions and follows the collapse of a previous agreement. In June, the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, intended to create a 60-day window for negotiating a permanent peace deal. However, indirect talks yielded no progress, with both sides...