China, Russia, and Iran to Convene Meeting Amid Nuclear Concerns

China, Russia, and Iran are scheduled to meet in Beijing to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue, following local concerns about Iran's uranium enrichment acceleration. China's Foreign Ministry announced the meeting, emphasizing that Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu will be present. This gathering follows increased scrutiny of Iran's nuclear activities and naval developments. Relations between Iran and Russia have strengthened since the onset of the Ukraine war in 2022, marked by strategic cooperation agreements. Concurrently, Tehran has expressed interest in developing its naval capabilities, raising international concerns about its nuclear ambitions. International Atomic Energy Agency has warned Iran against enriching uranium to levels close to weapons-grade.