A new geopolitical axis is solidifying around the delicate issue of Iran’s nuclear program.
China, Russia, and Iran have announced the formation of a joint front calling for an end to the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and advocating for dialogue as the only path to resolve the matter.
China, in particular, has positioned itself as a mediator, seeking to balance tensions between Tehran and Washington.
During a trilateral meeting in Beijing, representatives from the three countries stressed the importance of ending what they described as “illegal and unilateral sanctions” against Iran.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu reaffirmed Tehran’s right to develop a nuclear program for peaceful purposes, in line with the 2015 Non-Proliferation Treaty. China also expressed its support for Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
China seeks to act as a mediator between Iran and the United States, working to create a favorable atmosphere for the resumption of talks. This role reflects Beijing’s ambition to position itself as a responsible global leader, in contrast to Western influence. The move comes at a time of growing tension between Washington and Tehran, with the U.S. continuing to fear that Iran’s uranium enrichment could be aimed at nuclear weapon production.
The alliance between China, Russia, and Iran represents a paradigm shift in geopolitical dynamics. Moscow and Beijing, both part of the “5+1” format that led to the 2015 nuclear deal, are now engaging directly with Tehran, without involving Western partners. This new front aims to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation among the three nations, consolidating an alliance that challenges U.S. hegemony.
As the world watches closely, the Beijing-Moscow-Tehran front marks a turning point in managing Iran’s nuclear dossier. The international community awaits to see whether this alliance can promote a diplomatic solution or whether it will contribute to escalating global tensions.