China Offers To Mediate Between Pakistan And Iran After Missile Strikes

"We are also willing to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation if both sides so wish," China said.

China said it is willing to mediate between Pakistan and Iran following an exchange of fire against terrorist targets in their border region, including a strike that Tehran said killed at least seven civilians.

"The Chinese side sincerely hopes that the two sides can exercise calm and restraint and avoid an escalation of tension," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a regular press conference.

"We are also willing to play a constructive role in de-escalating the situation if both sides so wish," she said.