Xi helps Trump on Iran war as China assists with ceasefire bid
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China has helped broker a ceasefire in the Iran war, with President Xi Jinping's government reportedly playing a key role in convincing Iranian officials to deescalate. The move is seen as a significant departure from China's usual preference to stay on the sidelines in international conflicts, and is likely to smooth US President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to Beijing.
The US and Iran have agreed to a ceasefire, thanks in part to China's involvement. China's government reportedly pushed Iranian officials to accept the ceasefire, with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanking China for its support. The White House confirmed that Beijing's role in the truce took place at the 'top levels' of the US and Chinese governments. China's decision to step in reflects its ability to balance strong ties with Iran, Gulf nations, and the US. The conflict had risked disrupting China's energy supplies and economy. A pause in the fighting will likely smooth US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing next month.
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