Afghanistan, Sept. 13 -- Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has welcomed China's offer to mediate between Iran and the United States, calling it a timely opportunity to reduce tensions as Beijing steps up diplomatic efforts to prevent a wider conflict in the Middle East amid escalating U.S.-Iran confrontations.
In a post on X on Sunday, September 13, Zarif said China's mediation proposal offers an important opportunity for diplomacy at a time of heightened regional instability. He argued that sustainable security in the Middle East depends on respect for national sovereignty, an end to coercive measures and adherence to international law.
Zarif said multilateral diplomacy remains the only practical path to achieving last...