China said it made its own diplomatic efforts to help secure a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, after President Donald Trump suggested Beijing played a key role in bringing Tehran to the negotiating table. A spokesperson for China's foreign ministry stated that Beijing has consistently advocated for resolving the conflict through political and diplomatic means to ensure long term stability in the Gulf and Middle East region.

The remarks followed an agreement between Washington and Tehran on a two week pause in hostilities, with discussions expected to focus on a more durable peace arrangement. While Trump indicated that China had helped facilitate the talks, Beijing stopped short of directly claiming credit, emphasizing its broader diplomatic outreach.

Chinese officials said Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held numerous phone conversations with key stakeholders since the conflict began, and that a special envoy has conducted shuttle diplomacy in the Gulf. China and Pakistan also proposed a five point peace initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and protection of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.

The conflict, which erupted after airstrikes that killed Iran's supreme leader, led to weeks of missile and drone exchanges and disrupted global energy markets. With the temporary truce in place, attention has turned to whether ongoing negotiations can deliver a lasting peace framework for the region.