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China and Pakistan have presented a joint initiative to end the war in Iran, calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Axios.
The proposal was developed during a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday between Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Dar told Axios the plan includes steps aimed at halting hostilities and restoring stability in the region.
According to Axios, the joint proposal includes five key points agreed upon by China and Pakistan:
Dar described the proposal as a “balanced five-point initiative” that all parties could support.
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Pakistan has been acting as a key mediator between the U.S. and Iran, and according to Axios, the initiative emerged during Dar’s visit to Beijing.
U.S. President Donald Trump declined to comment on the specifics of the proposal but told Axios that negotiations with Iran were “going well.”
A source with knowledge of the situation told Axios that China has played a helpful role in efforts to reach a deal.
China, as Iran’s top trade partner and largest importer of Iranian oil, holds significant influence in Tehran and has a strong interest in ending the conflict.
It remains unclear whether the U.S. has formally endorsed the initiative, but Axios reported that it is unlikely Pakistan would launch such a proposal with China if Washington opposed it.
According to Axios, China’s involvement as a mediator in a war initiated by the U.S. would mark a significant geopolitical development.
Trump is expected to visit China in May after postponing a previous trip due to the conflict, and he has sought to improve ties with Beijing following a trade truce reached last year.
The proposal comes amid ongoing efforts to secure a diplomatic resolution to the war while addressing disruptions to global energy routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz.
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