Iran Rejects US Nuclear Talks as China Hosts Trilateral Discussions

Iran dismisses President Trump's diplomatic overtures, while China prepares to host talks with Russia and Iran on Tehran's nuclear program and sanctions.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian have rejected US President Donald Trump's offer for nuclear negotiations, calling it a deception and denouncing US threats of military action.
Trump sent a letter to Khamenei proposing talks on a new nuclear deal, but Iran has insisted sanctions must be lifted before any negotiations can occur.
China will host a trilateral meeting with Russia and Iran on Friday to discuss Iran's nuclear activities and the lifting of sanctions, with both nations sending deputy foreign ministers.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has reported that Iran has significantly increased its uranium enrichment to 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels, raising international concerns.
The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday, requested by several Western nations, to discuss potential actions, including the reimposition of sanctions on Iran.