China supports ‘active mediation’ by Pakistan between U.S.-Iran, says Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China has said it supports the “active mediation” by Pakistan and other countries between the U.S. and Iran in the ongoing West Asia conflict. “Regarding the current situation, the key is the negotiation between the United States and Iran because they are the major parties concerned,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told reporters on Tuesday (May 26, 2026). “We support the active mediation by Pakistan and other countries. Before we came here, I met with [Field] Marshal [Asim] Munir of Pakistan. We also support efforts made by the United States and Iran, respectively,” Mr. Wang said. China is the President…