Iranian ambassador to China proposes a "three-step" plan to promote easing of tensions

Gate News reports that on March 10, Iran’s Ambassador to China, Fazli, held a press conference in Beijing on March 9 to explain Iran’s position regarding the current crisis and diplomatic policy direction. Fazli stated that under the leadership of the new Supreme Leader, Iran advocates following a “three-step” plan to promote de-escalation and political resolution. The first step is to end the war and achieve a ceasefire; the war should be stopped first by the initiator, and action is needed to force the United States and Israel to immediately cease all military attacks. The second step is to return to the negotiating table, but since Iran no longer trusts the United States, it requires the intervention of major world powers and the United Nations Security Council to provide binding and inviolable guarantees, ensuring no acts of aggression occur during negotiations, and establishing a lasting, reliable mechanism to uphold the results of the negotiations. The third step is for all countries to unite and cooperate to resist unilateralism and promote the development of multilateralism. Fazli emphasized, “Based on the full respect and implementation of the above principles, we are willing to resume relevant dialogues.”