After Putin, now Xi says ready to mediate peace between Israel and Iran

After Putin, now Xi says ready to mediate peace between Israel and Iran

After President Putin called President Trump and offered his mediation services in the Iran-Israel conflict, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for de-escalation in tensions, stating that Beijing is ready to “play a constructive role” in promoting peace

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcoming ceremony before their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow on May 8, 2025. AFP File