Iran, Russia and China will hold high-level talks in Beijing on Friday to discuss Tehran's near-nuclear capabilities.
Mao Ning, a spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry, notified reporters about the meeting on Wednesday. The national trio have friendly ties, all parties to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Action Plan (JCPOA) nuclear deal.
A spokesman for Iran's Foreign Ministry said the talks were “on developments related to nuclear issues and lifting sanctions.”
Friday's meeting follows the UN Security Council (UNSC) closure meeting (UNSC) on uranium enrichment in Iran, which violates 60%, dangerously close to the 90% enrichment required to make bombs.
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This photo was released on November 5th, 2019 by the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization. (Iranian atomic energy organization via AP)
The meeting, which was requested by the US and its allies, can discuss the triggers of so-called snapback sanctions, namely sanctions lifted under the JCPOA.
The United States quit Iran's nuclear deal during President Donald Trump's first administration. However, other parties to the UK, Iran, China, Russia, Germany and France agreements were able to decide in October to recall international sanctions before the Security Council resolution behind the contract expired.
Deputy Minister of China Ma Chaoks will be attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lyabukov and Deputy Minister of Iran, Foreign Minister Kazem Galibabadi, and the meeting will be held.
Tehran provided drones and missiles to Moscow for an attack in Ukraine. And China, Iran and Russia conducted joint naval training on Monday.
The meeting follows a failed attempt by Trump to resume talks on a new nuclear deal. Iran recently rejected a letter Trump sent on the issue and said it would not negotiate with a “bullying” country.
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Members of the Iranian Navy will be attending joint Iranian, China and Russia exercises in the Gulf of Oman, Iran, with this handout obtained on March 12, 2025. (Iranian Army/Wana (West Asia News Agency)/Distribution materials via Reuters)
“It is unacceptable for us to give orders and pose a threat. I will not even negotiate with you. Do whatever you want,” said Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian.
Trump claimed to like diplomacy, but he would not rule out military tactics to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“If you have to go to military options, it would be very, very, very bad [Iran]He said.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has denied the US demand to negotiate a nuclear deal. (Reuters/Maximschemetov/Pool)
Tehran has denied it is still pursuing nuclear weapons, but experts said there is no civilian use for 60% of the uranium enriched.
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Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had agreed to the US support of its communications with Iran through its nuclear program.
“It is clear that Iran is seeking negotiations based on mutual respect and constructive negotiations,” Peskov said of the possibility of nuclear negotiations.
