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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.

(COMBO) This combination of pictures created on March 9, 2025 shows US president Donald Trump (L) had recently written to Iran, urging it to negotiate a new nuclear deal.
In this photo released by an official website of the office of the Iranian supreme leader, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks in a ceremony meeting a group of officials, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, March 8, 2025.
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President Donald Trump pumps his fist before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Washington.

Overview

  • 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.