Iran has announced plans to hold consultations with key allies Russia and China before engaging in upcoming nuclear negotiations with European powers. This move reflects Tehran’s intention to coordinate its diplomatic strategy and ensure a unified front among its major international partners amid complex talks aimed at reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
The consultations are expected to focus on aligning positions regarding sanctions relief, uranium enrichment limits, and verification protocols. Both Russia and China, as permanent members of the UN Security Council and signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), play crucial roles in supporting Iran’s nuclear program and balancing Western demands.
European officials, preparing for renewed discussions, acknowledge the influence of Moscow and Beijing in shaping Iran’s negotiating stance. The trilateral coordination ahead of talks underscores the geopolitical dimensions of the nuclear issue and the challenges in reaching a sustainable agreement.
Observers say these consultations could either facilitate smoother negotiations or complicate efforts if divergent interests among the parties emerge. The upcoming talks remain a focal point for global nonproliferation efforts and regional stability.
