Update: China welcomes ceasefire arrangement on Iran conflict: spokesperson

BEIJING, April 8 (Xinhua) -- China welcomes the announcement by relevant parties of reaching a ceasefire arrangement on the Iran conflict, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday, expressing support for the mediation efforts made by countries such as Pakistan. Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire less than two hours before the deadline set by U. S.