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China Presses Iran Ceasefire as US Pursues Quick Deal

5/27/2026

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China Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran parties to keep ceasefire at UN Security Council meeting in New York on May 26, 2026.
Iran claimed the United States violated the ceasefire after U.S. defensive strikes in southern Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a halt could be negotiated within a few days.
Wang Yi said each step forward reduces civilian casualties and brings more hope for peace.

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China Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Iran parties to keep ceasefire at UN Security Council meeting in New York on May 26, 2026.
Iran claimed the United States violated the ceasefire after U.S. defensive strikes in southern Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a halt could be negotiated within a few days.
Wang Yi said each step forward reduces civilian casualties and brings more hope for peace.