Can China help ‘neither war nor peace’ deadlock in Iran before Xi-Trump summit?

Iran has again pointed out the potential role of China in ending its “neither war nor peace” impasse with the United States and pledged concrete steps to deepen ties with Beijing ahead of an expected in-person meeting between Chinese and American leaders next week.

Tehran has underscored its growing reliance on Beijing as Washington doubles down on economic sanctions, according to experts who note that China’s role is, and will remain, significant in regional diplomacy.

Iran’s parliament speaker...