China Urges Iran, US to Talk Amid West Asia Tensions: 'Talking Better Than Fighting'

• China calls on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue to end the ongoing war in West Asia.
• Beijing's top diplomat, Wang Yi, made the appeal during a phone call with Iranian leader Abbas Araghchi.
• China hopes all parties seize opportunities for peace and start talks quickly, despite being a key partner to Iran.
• The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has entered its fourth week, impacting global energy markets.
• Pakistan has also offered to mediate peace talks between Washington and Tehran.