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China endorses US-Iran return to nuclear MOU

Sep 25, 2026 07:41 AM CT Beijing, China diplomacy, nuclear-program, china, us-iran, de-escalation

Summary

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that Beijing supports the United States and Iran returning to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the nuclear program. This diplomatic stance signals international backing for de-escalation and adherence to non-proliferation frameworks, potentially influencing the trajectory of US-Iran relations and regional stability.

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Xi says China supports US and Iran returning to the MOU    Al Arabiya English

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Iran NEUTRAL

Subject of the diplomatic statement regarding the MOU.

United States NEUTRAL

Subject of the diplomatic statement regarding the MOU.

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