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U.S. Perspective

U.S. officials present the commitment as a useful sign that Beijing may avoid helping Tehran in ways that could widen the conflict. They frame the talks as part of a broader effort to limit escalation while pressing China to act responsibly.

Chinese Perspective

China’s position, as reflected in the reported talks, is to avoid direct involvement while protecting its interests in regional stability and trade. Chinese officials have also signaled an interest in keeping key shipping routes open without becoming part of the fighting.

Iranian Perspective

Iran is likely to view the reported pledge as another example of outside powers coordinating pressure around it. That could reinforce Tehran’s sense that regional and global actors are trying to constrain its options at a sensitive moment.