Thu Mar 13 10:01:35 UTC 2025: ## China Urges Diplomacy as Russia and Iran Meet for Nuclear Talks
**Beijing, March 13, 2025** – Amidst rising tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, China has called for a diplomatic resolution and is hosting trilateral talks between Russia and Iran on Friday. The meeting, which will include deputy foreign ministers from the three nations, aims to improve communication and restart negotiations on the issue.
The talks come as efforts to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, from which the United States withdrew under President Trump’s administration, have stalled. Iran, which initially adhered to the deal, subsequently rolled back its commitments. While President Trump has recently called for a new nuclear deal while maintaining sanctions, Iran has rejected direct talks under the current conditions, stating they will not negotiate under threat.
A recent UN report revealed Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, raising international concerns. China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning, emphasized the need for calm and restraint to avoid escalation. The focus of the Friday meeting will be on developments related to Iran’s nuclear program and the lifting of sanctions. China expressed its hope that all parties involved will work together to foster trust and resume dialogue.
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