Overview
- A fragile two‑week truce between the United States and Iran has been secured with Pakistan as the main broker, with multiple reports crediting a last‑minute push from China.
- China’s Foreign Ministry said it worked to bring the pause about, the White House acknowledged high‑level talks with Beijing on getting Tehran to the table, and President Trump said he heard China helped.
- At the United Nations, China and Russia vetoed a Bahrain‑backed bid to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and then circulated alternative text urging all sides to halt attacks and protect civilians.
- Pakistan plans to host follow‑up talks in Islamabad with US and Iranian officials to seek a more durable deal, according to senior Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir.
- Analysts say stakes include control of Hormuz shipping and possible sanctions relief for Iran that could benefit China, though new strikes in Lebanon or the Gulf could still unravel the ceasefire.