Iran, China, and Russia Engage in Diplomatic Talks on Nuclear Issues
Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China met in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, following Iran’s rejection of U.S. demands for negotiations. The Iranian leadership asserted they would not engage under threats, with Ayatollah Khamenei criticizing U.S. trustworthiness, while emphasizing Iran’s non-pursuit of nuclear weapons and resistance to sanctions.
On Friday, senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China convened in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. This meeting follows Iran’s recent rejection of U.S. demands to resume negotiations regarding their nuclear activities. Chinese state media reported on these developments amidst a backdrop of heightened tensions and international scrutiny.
In 2015, a multilateral agreement, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was established, allowing Iran to limit its nuclear efforts in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. However, in 2018, then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the agreement, exacerbating ongoing disputes.
Recently, Trump suggested resuming talks through a letter to Iranian officials. Nevertheless, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized this approach, stating he would not negotiate under threats and asserted that Iran would not submit to U.S. demands.
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, addressed Trump’s overtures, dismissing them as deceptive posturing to manipulate international perceptions. He remarked, “How can we negotiate with someone who we know will not honor their commitments?” highlighting the challenges of rebuilding trust.
Khamenei further emphasized that the objective of negotiations has always been the elimination of sanctions, which he believes are losing effectiveness over time. He noted, “the sanctioned country will find ways to circumvent these sanctions, and we too have discovered various methods to do so.”
In responding to U.S. assertions regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Khamenei stated, “If we had wanted to build nuclear weapons, the United States would not have been able to stop us.” He affirmed that Iran neither possesses nor seeks nuclear weapons, reinforcing their stance against them.
The recent talks among Iran, Russia, and China in Beijing underscore a significant geopolitical movement regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions, especially amid U.S. pressures. Iranian leaders have firmly rejected U.S. proposals for negotiations under threats and emphasized their commitment to circumventing sanctions. The discussions illustrate the complexities of international diplomacy surrounding nuclear capabilities, highlighting deep-rooted mistrust and differing objectives among the involved parties.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
