U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the Iran conflict is effectively over and expressed a desire to return to negotiations soon. Speaking en route to Beijing, he suggested that it is time to review Iran’s response to U.S. proposals. Trump emphasized that his main objective remains preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and believes China, as Iran’s largest oil and gas buyer, could pressure Tehran to engage in talks.

However, China has shown reluctance to act as a mediator in any foreign conflict, including the Iran issue. Beijing remains cautious, citing past instances where the United States withdrew from agreements and Iran subsequently faced attacks despite prior negotiations. Analysts note that China views the Iran crisis as a problem created by Washington and is unwilling to take responsibility for resolving it.

With about 40 hours remaining in Trump’s Beijing visit, the Iran issue continues to loom over discussions, but significant progress appears unlikely as China prefers to maintain a safe distance from the conflict.