Iran Attributes War Resolution to U.S., China Seeks De-escalation
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that it is up to the United States to decide whether to end the ongoing seven-month war in the Middle East. His comments came amid renewed missile and drone attacks by Houthi rebels on Saudi targets, which were partially intercepted. China's special envoy for the Middle East emphasized that consensus reached during a recent Trump-Xi summit could help de-escalate tensions. The conflict has led to heightened military activity in the region, with emergency alerts issued across parts of Saudi Arabia and urgent defense discussions planned among regional allies under the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement. Meanwhile, oil prices fell slightly as traders remain wary over disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint.
Topics: China diplomacy Houthis attacks Iran-US relations Middle East conflict