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China, Russia, Iran Call for End to US Sanctions on Iran

15 March 20251 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSChina, Russia, IranCall for End to USSanctions on Iran15 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

China, Russia and Iran asked Washington to withdraw nuclear-related sanctions on Tehran as Iran’s capabilities advanced.

Key facts

  • Trump’s letter to Khamenei offered renewed talks; contents undisclosed.
  • It came with fresh sanctions under “maximum pressure”: economic penalties, military threat, openness to a deal.
  • Iran refuses talks under coercion and wants economic restrictions lifted first.
  • China and Russia back Iran and favour multilateral nuclear talks.

Exam angle

  • Iran’s Supreme Leader: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Test yourself

1. Who is Iran's Supreme Leader, to whom Trump wrote proposing renewed nuclear negotiations?

Trump's letter was addressed to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

2. Which three countries urged the US to lift sanctions on Iran's nuclear programme?

Representatives of China, Russia and Iran made the call.

3. Which US policy combines economic penalties with threat of military action while leaving room for a deal with Iran?

The approach described is Trump's maximum pressure policy.

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