China to Host Trilateral Talks with Russia and Iran on Nuclear Program
China will host Russia and Iran for trilateral discussions on Tehran’s nuclear program this Friday, according to a statement from Beijing’s foreign ministry. The talks aim to address the Iranian nuclear issue and other matters of mutual interest, the ministry confirmed on Wednesday.
The meeting will feature high-level representatives from the three nations: China’s Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. The discussions come amid ongoing efforts to address challenges related to Iran’s nuclear activities and international sanctions.
The United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a landmark 2015 agreement that imposed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, during President Donald Trump’s first term. Following the U.S. exit in 2018, Tehran initially adhered to the deal for a year but later began scaling back its commitments. Since then, attempts to revive the agreement have stalled.
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei confirmed the upcoming talks, stating that the meeting would focus on “developments related to the nuclear issue and the lifting of sanctions.” The trilateral dialogue underscores the ongoing diplomatic efforts to address one of the most pressing geopolitical issues in the region.
