The report states that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contacted Beijing on the instructions of President Donald Trump, asking Chinese officials to play a role in ending the conflict. China has reportedly conveyed Washington's message to Tehran.
According to the newspaper, US Vice President JD Vance is leading diplomatic efforts to engage Iran. Vance also reportedly sent a letter to Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei last month as part of Washington's diplomatic outreach.
The report further suggests that Iranian leadership is assessing the possibility of a shift in US policy following the American midterm elections.
President Trump had also reportedly sought China's assistance on the Iran issue during his September meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Meanwhile, Trump has expressed optimism about diplomatic engagement with Tehran, saying that Washington is holding talks with Iran and that discussions are progressing positively.
He claimed that the United States had achieved significant results in its confrontation with Iran and said the Strait of Hormuz remained fully open.
In a separate statement on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons had been crucial to the security of Israel and the wider Middle East.
The reported diplomatic outreach to Beijing highlights China's potential role in facilitating communication between Washington and Tehran amid efforts to resolve the conflict.