Beijing: China has called for dialogue to address the concerns of all parties involved in the Iranian nuclear issue, following a trilateral meeting in Tehran with Chinese and Russian officials. The meeting focused on discussions about Iran's nuclear program.
According to Anadolu Agency, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun emphasized the importance of using diplomatic and political means to assess the Iranian nuclear issues. He highlighted that China is actively maintaining communications with all parties involved in the matter. Guo's remarks came in response to a question regarding the trilateral talks held in Tehran between Iran, Russia, and China about Iran's nuclear program.
The recent meeting occurred just before a new round of nuclear negotiations scheduled between Iran and the E3 - the UK, France, and Germany - in Istanbul. Guo welcomed the notion of using constructive roles to resume dialogue and negotiations to find a solution that addresses the legitimate concerns of all involved parties.
In a related development, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed skepticism over the efforts by the US and Israel to terminate Tehran's nuclear program, labeling such efforts as 'an illusion.' He reiterated Iran's commitment to continuing uranium enrichment within the bounds of international law. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian declared Iran's categorical rejection of possessing nuclear weapons, underscoring that future negotiations must be based on a win-win approach.
The backdrop of these discussions includes recent tensions following Israel's surprise attack on Iran in June, which led to a 12-day conflict. The attacks targeted military, nuclear, and civilian sites, resulting in significant casualties, including senior military and nuclear personnel. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli military and intelligence installations. Accusations of US complicity in the attacks further complicated the situation, with the US also conducting strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. A ceasefire brokered by the US was announced on June 23, bringing temporary relief to the hostilities.