China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-Fire, Iranian Officials Say

2026-04-08 18:47 • ;Keith Bradsher and Farnaz Fassihi
Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war.
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