INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
China convened in Moscow on Tuesday for a productive round of technical and expert-level discussions focused on the future of nuclear
negotiations, sanctions relief, and the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231.Kazem Gharibabadi made the remarks via his
official X account, noting that the session followed recent agreements made between deputy foreign ministers during talks in
Beijing.According to Gharibabadi, the three sides exchanged views and proposals concerning the path forward, reaffirming their commitment to
right to pursue peaceful nuclear energy as recognized under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).This meeting comes amid ongoing
tensions stemming from the 2018 U.S
withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
Under the deal, Iran had agreed to limit its nuclear activities, allow for increased inspections, and reduce sanctions
While Iran fully adhered to its commitments, the U.S
unilaterally pulled out of the agreement, and European nations failed to uphold their part of the deal, prompting Iran to scale back its own
commitments in response.Despite stalled JCPOA revival talks due to Western hesitation and excessive demands, Iran has continued diplomatic
efforts, including recent discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and negotiations with the European Troika in
pre-JCPOA sanctions, has also been a source of contention
During his first-term of presidency, Donald Trump pushed European allies to activate snapback sanctions.Further complicating matters, on
April 6, Trump threatened Iran with military action and secondary tariffs if Tehran did not come to an agreement with Washington over its
Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that indirect negotiations between Iran and the U.S
would take place in Oman on April 12
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will represent Washington, while Araghchi will represent Iran.
