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Russia, China, Iran Convene as West Considers Snapback Sanctions Over Tehran’s Nuclear Program

by | Jul 22, 2025

Trilateral talks intensify as Iran faces mounting pressure from Europe to curb its atomic activities or risk renewed U.N. penalties.

By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

Russia, China, and Iran are holding high-level discussions this week in a renewed diplomatic effort to address growing tensions surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program, according to Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. The talks come amid threats from Britain, France, and Germany to reimpose United Nations sanctions if Iran fails to make significant progress on limiting uranium enrichment.

Baghaei stated the meetings would cover what he described as unwarranted Western pressure and the potential reactivation of sanctions lifted under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). “Legally and logically, there is no reason for the return of sanctions,” he said, emphasizing Iran’s continued diplomatic alignment with Russia and China, both signatories to the original nuclear agreement and permanent members of the U.N. Security Council.

France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot recently warned that European powers may reapply sanctions as early as August if Iran fails to demonstrate credible restraint in its nuclear pursuits. Iran has responded by scheduling a separate round of deputy-level talks with the so-called E3—Britain, France, and Germany—set to take place Friday in Istanbul. Baghaei confirmed that Iran currently has “no plans to talk with the US” during this round of negotiations.

Tensions escalated further after Iran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), citing bias in recent agency reports. Tehran claims those reports were used as a pretext by Israel to justify its 12-day military offensive against Iranian targets—an attack that followed the collapse of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks over Washington’s demand that Iran cease all uranium enrichment.

The Islamic Republic has repeatedly maintained that its enrichment program is intended strictly for civilian energy use, not weapons development. Nevertheless, Israeli and Western concerns persist.

Russia and China continue to support a diplomatic path forward, rejecting military solutions. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently expressed support for a “zero enrichment” framework, signaling Moscow’s desire for a compromise that could limit uranium production without escalating hostilities.

Adding to the dialogue, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Tucker Carlson during a July 7 interview that Tehran “has no problem” resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States, though no official talks are currently scheduled.

The Trump administration had previously engaged in nuclear discussions with Iran in hopes of brokering a new deal, but the talks unraveled following an Israeli military strike. Despite international efforts, Iran has remained resolute in its intent to continue uranium enrichment, even as global powers urge restraint.

As diplomatic efforts unfold, the outcome of this week’s meetings could determine whether Iran faces renewed U.N. sanctions—or finds a new path forward with global powers.

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