China steps up its diplomatic involvement in the Iran war ahead of a planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping. Multiple outlets report that Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers hold talks on Wednesday, signaling an increased focus by Beijing on the conflict in the Middle East in the days leading up to the expected Trump–Xi summit. The discussions are presented as part of China’s broader efforts to shape or influence developments related to the war, while also positioning China in the international diplomatic landscape ahead of heightened U.S.–China engagement. The timing of the meetings is repeatedly linked to the expectation that Trump is about to meet Xi, suggesting that China’s outreach to Tehran is occurring in parallel with preparations for U.S.–China high-level talks. The reports emphasize the Kremlin?—no, they emphasize Beijing–Tehran diplomacy—without detailing a specific agreement outcome, and note that the heightened attention to China’s role comes after the foreign-minister contact.