Overview
- Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu met Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi in Beijing on Thursday to discuss the nuclear issue and cooperation across fields.
- In a separate meeting, Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin highlighted a political solution and affirmed support for Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy.
- Gharibabadi said Iran remains committed to resolving disputes through diplomacy and is prepared to advance negotiations on a fair and just basis.
- China stated it supports Iran’s sovereignty and opposes the use or threat of force, sanctions pressure, and external interference, pledging continued communication with all parties.
- Reuters reported that U.S. and Iranian officials plan to meet in Oman on Friday, with disagreement persisting over whether Iran’s missile program will be included in the talks.