hina will host trilateral talks with Russia and Iran on Friday to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program, according to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

As reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP), representatives from the three nations will exchange views on Iran’s nuclear file and other issues of mutual concern. These discussions come amid heightened tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities, with Western nations increasing pressure on Tehran to comply with international agreements.

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated last Sunday that his country’s nuclear program “has always been and will remain entirely peaceful,” denying any potential military ambitions.

China and Russia have been key supporters of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which faced setbacks after the United States withdrew from it in 2018. This withdrawal escalated tensions over Iran’s nuclear activities, making diplomatic engagements like this trilateral meeting crucial in shaping the future of the agreement.