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China Urges Iran and US to Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Regional Tensions

Sep 16, 2026 04:24 AM CT Beijing, China diplomacy,china,iran,us,negotiations,de-escalation

Summary

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Iran and the United States to exercise restraint and return to diplomatic consultations based on the Islamabad memorandum. This intervention highlights Beijing's role as a mediator in de-escalating tensions between key adversaries in the conflict theater, aiming to prevent further military escalation through renewed dialogue.

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China encourages Iran and the U.S. to remain rational, exercise restraint, return to the Islamabad memorandum and "engage in substantive consultations," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ‌told his Iranian counterpart in Beijing on Wednesday.

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Iran NEUTRAL

Urged by China to show restraint and engage in substantive consultations with the US.

United States NEUTRAL

Urged by China to show restraint and engage in substantive consultations with Iran.

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