{"id":73498,"date":"2026-04-07T19:00:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73498"},"modified":"2026-04-07T19:00:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:00:59","slug":"china-urges-restraint-after-trumps-deadline-warning-to-iran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chinaurdu.com\/eng\/?p=73498","title":{"rendered":"China urges restraint after Trump\u2019s deadline warning to Iran"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>China on Tuesday called on all parties to exercise restraint and promote dialogue amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, warning that prolonged conflict would serve no one\u2019s interests.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe prolonged war and escalating conflict do not serve anyone\u2019s interest,\u201d Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing, urging all sides to play a constructive role in easing the situation and advancing peace talks.<\/p>\n<p>Her remarks came in response to 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