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China Hosts Russia & Iran for Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program
China to host Russia & Iran in Beijing on Friday for talks on Iran’s nuclear program amid growing global concerns over uranium enrichment.
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by News Desk
2025-03-12
China Hosts Russia & Iran for Talks on Iran’s Nuclear Program

China is set to hold a high-level meeting on Friday in Beijing with Russia and Iran to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, its foreign ministry announced. The meeting, chaired by China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, will include the deputy foreign ministers of both Russia and Iran.

Strategic Alliances & Growing Nuclear Concerns

The meeting underscores the strengthening Russia-Iran-China alliance, particularly as ties between Moscow and Tehran have deepened since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022. In January, Iran and Russia signed a strategic cooperation treaty, further solidifying their relationship.

This discussion comes at a critical time, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has raised concerns over Iran’s rapid uranium enrichment, now reaching 60% purity—a level close to weapons-grade (90%).

Parallel UN Security Council Meeting

The United Nations Security Council is also set to hold a closed-door meeting in New York on the same day, focusing on Iran’s growing uranium stockpiles. Last week, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov met with Iran’s Ambassador Kazem Jalali to discuss international efforts regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran’s Nuclear History & The JCPOA Agreement

Iran has long denied any intention to develop nuclear weapons. The country initially agreed to curb its nuclear program under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with the U.S., UK, France, Germany, Russia, and China in exchange for sanctions relief. However, in 2018, former U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the deal, leading Iran to step away from its commitments.

China has repeatedly voiced its support for Iran’s "legitimate rights" while calling for the resumption of nuclear talks. This meeting could indicate China’s growing diplomatic role in addressing nuclear tensions, as geopolitical shifts continue to unfold.
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