China urges parties to ease Iran crisis as US sets deal deadline

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that all parties should play a "constructive role" in easing tensions and "pushing for peace talks", amid the intensifying Iran crisis. "The prolonged war and escalating conflict do not serve anyone's interest", Ming said. Notably, Donald Trump warned Iran to make a peace deal, reportedly by "Tuesday evening" for reopening Strait of Hormuz.