Tehran, April 01: Iran’s state media says the country’s top nuclear negotiator is heading to China to discuss possible UN sanctions against Tehran over its disputed nuclear program.
Iranian state television reported that Saeed Jalili will travel to China today for talks with senior Chinese officials “concerning the nuclear program”.
The US and other Western powers are pushing for a new round of UN sanctions on Iran over its defiance to halt its uranium enrichment program.
China wields veto power on the Security council and has been a vocal opponent of sanctions on Iran.
US officials have said they believe Beijing may be changing its stance.
The US and some of its allies accuse Iran of seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Iran has denies the charges.
–PTI