China Brokers Iran-US Ceasefire, Pakistan Hosts Talks

0:00President Trump credits China for pushing Iran to the ceasefire table just as his deadline hit. An 11-hour call from Iran's top trading partner sealed the deal between the U.S., Iran, and Israel. Now, a temporary truce is holding, with the U.S. pausing attacks for two weeks and Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi made 26 phone calls to leaders in Iran, Israel, Russia, and Gulf nations during the conflict. Beijing's on-boy shuttled across the region, too. China and Pakistan teamed up on a five-point plan, and Pakistan's hosting U.S. Iran talks in Islamabad this Saturday. Experts like Professor Natasha Linstayet say China's pressure as Iran's biggest economic partner made the difference. Beijing needs Middle East stability for its exports and global trade, especially after terror fights with the U.S. Without it, their economy takes a hit. Iran floated a ten-point plan for lasting peace that Trump called workable.

1:01The joint initiative pushes immediate ceasefire, peace talks, civilian protection, safe shipping lanes, and a UN framework. Pakistan, with ties to everyone involved, stepped up as neutral ground. Still, these truces stay fragile, past ones broke fast amid fresh strikes. Both sides seem worn out, but real trust and talks are key to making this stick for good. Sydney News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters.