China, Russia, and Iran Call for End to U.S. Sanctions Amidst Nuclear Negotiation Talks
Diplomats from China, Russia, and Iran urged ending U.S. sanctions on Iran's nuclear program and for resuming multilateral talks.
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Any progress on the Iran talks with the Trump administration requires the support of Russia and China, which are both permanent members of the United Nations Security Council alongside the US, France and Britain.
Russia, China call on US to drop Iran sanctions, restart nuclear talks
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The meeting underscores a shift in global alliances as Beijing and Moscow bolster their support for Tehran.
Iran snubs Trump and joins Russia and China in nuclear talks
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Under pressure from the U.S. and a shifting international environment, China hosted Iranian and Russian officials to discuss Iran's nuclear program, demonstrate solidarity and possibly align their positions in dealing with the West.
Iranian officials talk nuclear program with Chinese and Russian counterparts
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China, Russia and Iran call for end to US sanctions on Iran and the restart of nuclear talks
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Summary
In a recent meeting in Beijing, the deputy foreign ministers of China, Russia, and Iran emphasized the need to lift U.S. sanctions on Iran over its advancing nuclear program. They characterized the sanctions as 'unlawful' and called for a return to diplomatic negotiations, hoping to resolve the ongoing tensions exacerbated by President Trump's previous withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal. Iranian officials have expressed mixed signals regarding negotiations, while the trio of nations seeks to bolster their cooperation against U.S. pressure.
Perspectives
China, Iran, and Russia are calling for the end of U.S. unilateral sanctions on Iran and the resumption of negotiations regarding its nuclear program, emphasizing the need for political dialogue based on mutual respect.
The cooperation between these nations reflects a shift in global alliances, especially in opposition to U.S. foreign policy, which has intensified tensions in the region since the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's nuclear program, which is claimed to be peaceful by Tehran, is under heightened scrutiny as it enriches uranium to near weapons-grade levels amid ongoing sanctions and threats of military action from the U.S.