live U.S. launches fresh Iran strikes as Tehran retaliates in Gulf
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuw...
Iran, Russia and China have held a trilateral meeting in Tehran, discussing nuclear negotiations and sanctions on Iran, according to state news agency IRNA.
The meeting focused on the status of nuclear negotiations, the lifting of sanctions on Iran, and broader regional security issues.
According to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the discussions highlighted the shared determination of the three countries to deepen coordination on nuclear diplomacy, particularly in the face of continued Western pressure.
The delegations exchanged views on how to strengthen multilateral cooperation and counter what they described as “oppressive” sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.
Participants agreed to hold further consultations in the coming weeks at different levels, underscoring the strategic alignment among the three nations in ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The meeting in Tehran comes ahead of Iran holding talks with European nations on Friday (25 July).
On the sidelines of Tuesday's meeting, Russia’s and China’s representatives also held separate bilateral talks with Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs and the Director General for International Peace and Security. These sessions reportedly focused on technical aspects of the nuclear file, regional security frameworks, and the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and Asia.
The U.S. says it has launched strikes on Iran after alleged attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Washington described the action as a response to threats against civilian shipping and a breach of the ceasefire.
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the memorandum of understanding signed with Iran to end the conflict was "over", adding he did not want to engage with Tehran, calling the Iranian leadership "sick people".
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Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, has described fresh U.S. strikes on Iran as "absolutely necessary," in remarks at the start of the second day of the alliance's sumit in the Turkish capital Ankara.
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