By Saurabh Katiyar | Beijing
Chinese leader pushes for peace as Trump increases pressure on Iran
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a complete end to conflict in the Middle East during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing on Tuesday.
Xi said the region stands at a “critical juncture” and warned that restarting war would be unacceptable. He stressed that peace talks must continue to avoid deeper instability across the Gulf region.
Putin arrived in Beijing on March 19 for his 25th visit to China. The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of March 20.
According to Chinese state media, Xi told Putin that ending hostilities quickly would help protect global energy supplies, international trade and industrial supply chains.
“A complete cessation of hostilities is imperative,” Xi said during the meeting.
The comments came as tensions between the United States and Iran remain high despite a temporary ceasefire.
Xi Pushes Peace While Trump Warns Iran
Xi also promoted his four-point proposal aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. He said the plan focuses on peace, stability and stronger international cooperation.
The Chinese leader’s remarks echoed growing global concerns over the possibility of another major regional conflict.
At the same time, former US President Donald Trump increased pressure on Iran with fresh warnings about its nuclear program.
Trump said on March 19 that Iran has very little time left to reach an agreement with the United States.
“Maybe two or three days,” Trump said while discussing possible negotiations.
He repeated that Iran must never obtain nuclear weapons and warned that the US would act if necessary.
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US Delayed Planned Iran Strike
Reports also revealed that several Middle Eastern countries asked Washington to delay planned military action against Iran.
Trump claimed leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates contacted the United States and requested more time for diplomacy.
According to Trump, the US postponed a possible strike on Iran roughly one hour before action was expected.
US Vice President JD Vance later stated that Washington remains open to an agreement if Iran permanently abandons nuclear weapons development.
However, Vance warned that military action could resume if talks fail.
Analysts say China and Russia are trying to position themselves as major diplomatic players during the crisis. Both countries have repeatedly called for negotiations instead of military escalation.
The Beijing meeting also highlighted the growing partnership between Xi and Putin as tensions continue rising between the West, Russia and China.
Experts believe any new conflict involving Iran could seriously affect oil markets, global trade and political stability across the Middle East.
For now, the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran remains in place. However, world leaders continue warning that the situation could change rapidly if negotiations collapse.
