Senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China met in Beijing to address Tehran’s nuclear situation, rejecting US calls for renewed negotiations. Iran emphasizes trust issues in dialogue and maintains its position against sanctions. Ayatollah Khamenei reaffirms Iran’s stance on nuclear weapons and the futility of negotiating under US threats.
On Friday, senior diplomats from Iran, Russia, and China convened in Beijing to discuss Tehran’s nuclear issues, as reported by Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. This meeting occurred shortly after Iran dismissed the United States’ demands to resume negotiations regarding its nuclear program, highlighting the tensions between Tehran and Washington amid ongoing threats.
The historical context of these discussions dates back to the 2015 agreement, wherein Iran reached a deal with several world powers, including the US, to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions. However, the situation escalated when former President Donald Trump withdrew the US from the agreement in 2018, alleging violations on Iran’s part.
Recently, Trump claimed to have sent a letter suggesting negotiations with Iranian leadership. Nonetheless, President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran firmly stated that the country would not entertain negotiations under duress and rejected any notion of complying with US “orders” to resume dialogue.
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, responded to Trump’s overtures by branding them as deceptive. He asserted, “Iran is unwilling to negotiate and reach agreements, unlike us,” condemning any attempts at negotiation while emphasizing the United States’ history of breaking commitments.
The Leader elaborated on the futility of negotiations without mutual trust, stating that negotiations are pointless if parties lack confidence in each other’s commitment to the dialogue’s outcomes. He reiterated that Iran’s primary goal in negotiations is the removal of sanctions, which he noted are gradually losing their effectiveness.
Ayatollah Khamenei also addressed US claims of preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, asserting, “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, clarifying their stance due to previously discussed reasons.
The meeting among Iran, China, and Russia in Beijing underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding Iran’s nuclear program following the collapse of the 2015 agreement. Iran continues to reject US pressure while maintaining its stance on the importance of trust in negotiations. The dialogue reflects the intricate balance of power and international relations as Iran asserts its position against perceived threats and sanctions from the United States.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
