China and Pakistan Unveil Five-Point Peace Plan Calling Immediate Ceasefire in Middle East

China and Pakistan launched a joint five-point peace plan aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The plan calls for an immediate ceasefire, protection of shipping lanes including the Strait of Hormuz, and the start of peace talks.

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Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing.

Both sides agreed to strengthen strategic communication and make new efforts towards advocating peace.

The plan reflects escalating diplomatic coordination as China, Iran's largest oil customer, and Pakistan moved to prevent the conflict from widening.

The five-point plan calls for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the start of peace talks as soon as possible.

It ensures the safety of civilians and non-military targets and secures the safety of navigation.

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The plan forbids retaliation during peace talks and emphasizes diplomacy as the only viable option.

China has maintained a meticulous distance from the conflict despite ties to Tehran.

Pakistan has been actively trying to mediate between the US and Iran.

The Beijing meeting followed Pakistan hosting foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey.

The China-Pakistan peace initiative added pressure on the Trump administration.

Dialogue and diplomacy were the only viable option but there was little substantive progress.

Iran had rejected demands to learn where its leadership was.

The plan addresses securing shipping lanes after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz.