Iran's top diplomat travels to China as war continues
Iran's foreign minister is heading to China as Beijing attempts to mediate an end to the ongoing conflict.

Iran's foreign minister is traveling to China amid continued fighting in what appears to be an active conflict. The visit comes as China seeks to play a mediating role in efforts to end the war.
Details on the scope of China's mediation efforts and the current state of the conflict remain developing.
Sources
- Iran war live: Iran’s top diplomat heads to China as war drags on — Al Jazeera — All
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