Why it matters:
Araghchi's trip to China comes at a pivotal moment for Iran, as the country aims to bolster its relationships with major global powers and position itself as a significant player on both regional and international stages while working to ease the burden of sanctions.
The big picture:
As Iran prepares to engage in high-level discussions with the U.S. through indirect channels, China's role may be crucial in shaping the talks over Iran's nuclear program.
What he is saying:
Araghchi stated, "China is a strategic partner" and acknowledged their "constructive role" in previous nuclear discussions.
He expressed that Iran is "cautiously optimistic" about the prospects for a deal with the U.S., but cautioned that progress hinges on Washington avoiding "unrealistic, undoable demands."
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Iran Araghchi Heading to China: Spox
Zohre Khazaee
