Pakistan brokered the two-week U.S.-Iran cease-fire announced this week, with China playing a supporting diplomatic role.

According to the news agency, Beijing initially tried to act through intermediaries, including Islamabad, Ankara, and Cairo. After that, Chinese officials directly contacted Iran

The US and Iran have agreed to a two-week conditional ceasefire, thanks to a last-minute diplomatic intervention led by Pakistan. Both sides have since claimed victory but who, if…