China Urges Pakistan to Intensify Iran-US Mediation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan on Tuesday to intensify its diplomatic mediation between Iran and the United States, amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile temporary ceasefire in their conflict.

During a phone call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar, Wang commended Pakistan's recent efforts to facilitate talks between Tehran and Washington, including contributions to extending the ceasefire. Wang reiterated China's support for the mediation and expressed hope that Pakistan would continue working toward restoring regional peace, a goal he described as shared by the international community. "China will continue to support Pakistan's mediation efforts and make its own contribution toward this end," Wang said, according to China's official Xinhua News Agency.

Dar briefed Wang on Pakistan's diplomatic engagements and thanked China for its backing, stating that Islamabad hopes to strengthen coordination with Beijing to promote stability in West Asia. The discussions highlighted concerns over disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global energy supplies, which has faced closures...