According to the Washington Post, citing sources, the US side is counting on China's influence over Tehran to reduce tensions in the region.
Diplomatic Mediation Attempt
According to the publication, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with the support of President Donald Trump, initiated a request to the Chinese leadership. Beijing was asked to use its existing leverage over the Iranian side to stop the conflict.
An informed US official confirmed that China has already delivered the appropriate message to Iranian representatives.
Conflict Context
The situation remains unstable. Although the active phase of hostilities has currently subsided, the risk of renewed clashes persists. It is noted that on February 28, the US and Israel began striking Iran, after which Tehran launched retaliatory attacks.
