JUST IN: 🇨🇳 China calls for the U.S and Iran to resume talks.

Yes, China has recently called for the United States and Iran to resume talks, amid the ongoing escalation in the Middle East involving U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran.

This statement aligns with Beijing's consistent diplomatic stance: expressing deep concern over the attacks (including the reported killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei), condemning unilateral military actions, urging an immediate halt to operations to prevent wider regional conflict, and emphasizing dialogue and negotiation as the path forward.

Key recent developments from Chinese officials (late February to early March 2026):

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that China is "highly concerned" about U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, calling for respect of Iran's sovereignty and an immediate cessation of military actions to "resume dialogue and negotiations" for Middle East peace.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the strikes as "unacceptable" in calls with counterparts (e.g., Russia's Sergei Lavrov), pushing for a ceasefire and return to talks.

On March 3, spokesperson Mao Ning urged a return to dialogue specifically on the Iranian nuclear issue, while respecting Iran's right to peaceful nuclear energy and noting Iran's statements against developing nuclear weapons.

This comes against the backdrop of:

Recent U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran (described in reports as coordinated strikes causing significant escalation).

Iranian retaliatory actions targeting U.S. assets and Israel.

Earlier attempts at indirect nuclear talks (e.g., in Oman/Geneva), which appear disrupted by the current conflict.

China's position reflects its interests in regional stability (to protect energy imports, like Iranian oil), avoiding direct confrontation with the U.S., and positioning itself as a proponent of diplomacy rather than force. Beijing has also evacuated citizens from affected areas and urged Gulf states to unite against external interference.

On X (formerly Twitter), this has been widely shared as breaking news, often with the exact phrasing "China calls for the U.S and Iran to resume talks," including from accounts like @spectatorindex.

Overall, it's a call for de-escalation through renewed negotiations rather than a formal mediation offer, consistent with China's approach to the Iranian nuclear file and broader Middle East tensions.