China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."

Israel has asked China to take strong steps to control Iran’s military and nuclear actions. Israel believes that China is the only country with enough power to influence Iran. Israel’s Request to China According to Israeli officials,

Israel urged China to use its economic and political sway to rein in Iran’s military and nuclear ambitions. “China is the only one capable of influencing Iran,” Ravit Baer,