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China says it supports Iran nuclear talks with US, opposes 'illegal' sanctions

China has expressed support for Iran’s engagement in nuclear talks with the US, while opposing the use of force and “illegal” unilateral sanctions, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araqchi during a meeting in Beijing

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Published April 23,2025
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China supports Iran in holding nuclear talks with the United States but opposes resorting to force and "illegal" unilateral sanctions in resolving the issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday.

Beijing is willing to deepen coordination and cooperation with Tehran on international and regional affairs, Wang told Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi during talks in the Chinese capital, according to a ministry statement.