China, Russia, and Iran Call for End to Sanctions on Tehran's Nuclear Program

High-level talks in Beijing focus on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal as U.S. sanctions intensify under President Trump's 'maximum pressure' policy.

Diplomatic representatives from China, Russia, and Iran met in Beijing to discuss lifting unilateral sanctions on Iran and reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
The 2015 agreement, which limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, has been largely defunct since the U.S. withdrawal in 2018 under Trump's first term.
Iran has since expanded its nuclear activities, which it claims are for civilian purposes, while Western nations remain skeptical of its intentions.
President Trump, now in his second term, has expressed willingness to engage in dialogue with Iran but continues to escalate sanctions, including new measures targeting Iran's oil exports.
The validity of the 2015 nuclear deal is set to expire in October, raising the possibility of renewed sanctions from other nations if no progress is made.