China Pressed Iran Toward Cease-fire, Iranian Officials Say

Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war.

By Keith Bradsher and Farnaz Fassihi · The New York Times – World

Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing influence and its stake in avoiding a wider war.