'Talking Always Better Than Fighting': China Urges Iran To Pursue Peace Dialogue With US

Last Updated:March 24, 2026, 21:00 IST

Wang Yi urges Abbas Araghchi to seize chances for peace, saying talking is better than fighting, after Iran denies Donald Trump claim of negotiations.

China has called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue in a bid to end the ongoing war in West Asia, saying that “talking is always better than fighting". Beijing’s top diplomat made the appeal during a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, as tensions continue to escalate across the region.

According to China’s foreign ministry, Wang Yi told Iranian leader Abbas Araghchi that he hoped “all parties can seize every opportunity and window for peace and start the peace talks process as quickly as possible."

China has positioned itself as a key partner to Iran but has made clear it does not support attacks on Gulf states hosting US military bases.

The conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran has entered its fourth week, with the Gulf region experiencing rising violence and disruption to global energy markets.

Pakistan has also offered to mediate the dispute, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif saying Islamabad is “ready and honoured" to host peace talks between Washington and Tehran, provided both sides agree.

While US President Donald Trump and other officials have suggested indirect discussions are underway, Tehran has publicly denied formal negotiations with Washington so far. Iran’s parliamentary speaker rejected claims of direct talks, accusing the US of attempting to manipulate international markets through such statements.

(With inputs from agencies)

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