China's Role in Stabilizing the Middle East through Iran-Saudi Accord

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have pledged to work together to revive the stalled nuclear deal with Iran. Macron's visit to China highlights French and European efforts to engage China in attempts to end the Ukraine war and expand leverage inside Iraq. France hopes Beijing could push Iran in returning to the deal, as Paris maintains its position in favor of dialoguing with Tehran for a new agreement on its nuclear program.