China has pledged "unwavering support" for Pakistan's crucial role in mediating peace talks between the US and Iran. Following high-level discussions, a memorandum of understanding has established a committee and three working groups to address nuclear issues, sanctions, and monitoring.

By stepping in as mediator in the Iran war, Pakistan has managed to elevate its status from a regional player to a global diplomatic stakeholder — with a little help from China…

Masoud Pezeshkian expressed confidence that, by joining efforts, Islamic countries would be able to establish a new regional security architecture