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Iran Eyes China as Mediator in US-Israel Tensions

3/21/2026

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  • Tehran said Beijing could mediate in its escalating conflict with the United States and Israel.
  • Analysts caution the 2023 Saudi-Iranian rapprochement may be hard to replicate, complicating third-party mediation.
  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said several countries, including China, could mediate and Tehran would consider proposals to end the conflict, noting China's 2023 role in restoring Iran-Saudi ties.