China's mediation efforts in Iran war met with skepticism from US
By Gregg Montgomery
Published on April 4, 2026.
China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, offering a five-point proposal with Pakistan, rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a UN proposal to use any force necessary to open the Strait of Hormuz. This move is part of China's effort to take a more prominent role in global affairs, but may prove more rhetorical than substantive. The US appears to be uninterested in China's efforts, having soured on third-party mediation efforts and has little interest in boosting China’s international stature or giving it an opportunity to claim success in the Middle East. The war escalated Friday when Iran shot down two U.S. military aircraft. China has been working "tirelessly for peace" since the outbreak of the war, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington said.
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