Why it matters:
The coordinated meeting between Tehran, Beijing, and Moscow signals a united front against illegal and irresponsible strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. This meeting underscores rising geopolitical tensions over Israel's aggression in the region and highlights increased cooperation between key global players in response to U.S.-Israeli military actions.
The big picture:
The conflict kicked off on 13 June 2025 when Israel imposed a 12-day war on Iran. The U.S. then carried out attacks on three key nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan on June 22 in response to Iran's self-defense military operation against Israel. Iran’s military targeted the biggest U.S. Military base in West Asia, al-Udeid air base in Qatar, forcing U.S. President Donald Trump to propose a ceasefire to protect Israel.
What he's saying:
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, wrote on X:
“Met today with my dear colleagues, Permanent Representatives of China and Iran, to compare notes on the current situation caused by illegal and irresponsible strikes by Israel and the U.S. against the Iranian nuclear facilities under the IAEA safeguards.”
Key points:
- Israel’s 12-day strike began on June 13, targeting military, nuclear, and residential areas in Iran.
- The U.S. attacked three Iranian nuclear sites on June 22: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.
- Iran responded with 22 waves of missile strikes on Israel in Operation True Promise III.
- Iranian forces also launched missile attacks on the U.S. al-Udeid air base in Qatar.
- A ceasefire took effect on June 24, halting the conflict.
Go deeper:
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