Why it matters:
As Western countries increase pressure on Iran over its nuclear program, the meeting reflects the deepening coordination among Tehran, Moscow, and Beijing to counter Western narratives and push for a sustainable diplomatic solution rooted in international law and mutual respect.
What he's saying:
Kazem Jalali, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow, stated that "Iran maintains continuous consultations with both Russia and China on bilateral and regional issues, including nuclear matters." He added that previous trilateral meetings in Beijing and Vienna were held to harmonize positions and seek effective strategies for lifting sanctions.
What they're saying:
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also confirmed the meeting, noting that it will take place on April 8 in Moscow and is part of ongoing strategic consultations. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized Russia’s commitment to political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the nuclear issue, adding, “We are in constant contact with our Iranian partners.”
Key points:
- The meeting follows a previous trilateral deputy foreign ministers’ meeting in Beijing on March 14 and follow-up talks in Vienna.
- Russia and China support Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy under the NPT framework.
- The consultations aim to counter Western misperceptions and revive a balanced nuclear agreement.
- Iran recently held similar technical-level talks with European signatories of the JCPOA.
- Russia has stated that the U.S. and Europe have no legal basis to invoke the snapback mechanism under UNSC Resolution 2231.
Go deeper:
The United States unilaterally withdrew from the JCPOA in 2018 and launched a maximum pressure campaign, derailing the diplomatic path. The European troika—France, the UK, and Germany—after a period of inaction, began threatening to reimpose UN sanctions under the “snapback” mechanism. However, Russia argues that these countries, having failed to fulfill their obligations under Resolution 2231, lack the legal grounds to initiate such a move.
ahmad shirzadian
