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Iran-China-Russia strategic interaction is frightening to US

September 28, 2024 - 20:47

TEHRAN - In a commentary, Kayhan dealt with the Economist's report.

It wrote: The four powers of China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea are frightening, and the situation can even become worse for the West and America when they unite. These revelations are examples of the growing military-industrial relations between China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia. They are united by a common hatred of the American system of domination and are eager to deepen their economic and industrial-military ties. To understand the depth of current collaborations, three exchanges are noteworthy; the sharing of technological, military, and technical knowledge is a long-term threat to the security of the West and its ability to deter its rivals. Despite the limitations, these four countries are already creating problems for the West, and it seems they will intensify. Also, they have not coordinated with each other in the field of nuclear weapons or conducted joint military campaigns. The dangers of aligning these four more and more are worrying enough.

Shargh: Trump's readiness to talk with Iran about a new agreement

Shargh wrote about Trump's claim regarding a new nuclear agreement with Iran if he is elected president. It said: Donald Trump claimed that he is ready to negotiate with Iran on a new version of an important nuclear deal that he abandoned during his presidency. He said that negotiations are necessary due to the threat posed by Iran's acquisition of nuclear weapons. Trump's statements are significant considering his hostility towards Iran, both during his presidency, when he tore up the nuclear deal with Iran, and now during his election campaign when he accused Iran of planning to assassinate him. In 2018, Trump withdrew from the JCPOA. Then his government adopted a "maximum pressure" campaign, which included tougher sanctions on the banking and oil industry. It seems that Trump is trying to reduce the tension with the Iranian government with his statements. He said if he had won in 2020, he would have been ready to reach an agreement with Iran "within a week after the election".

Sazandegi: Iran's approach in sanctions lifting negotiations

In a note, Sazandegi discussed Iran's approach in the negotiations to lift sanctions by quoting former diplomat Kourosh Ahmadi who says: It is important that Mr. Pezeshkian in his speech at the (UN) General Assembly insisted on the need that the JCPOA parties fulfill their obligations fully and interact in good faith. The reality is that we are still far from a complete and coherent approach. It is still not clear whether a revival of the JCPOA is intended or an alternative one. Next, Iran must decide whether it is willing to negotiate directly with the United States. Whether to prevent a further escalation of tensions in the region and about Ukraine regarding sanctions. As long as it is not still clear who will be in the White House (regarding the approaching Nov. 4 elections), it will not be possible to have purposeful negotiations on sanctions. But contact between Iran, America, and Europe within the framework of the "unwritten understanding" is inevitable. During these contacts, the parties can try to de-escalate conflicts and create a better basis for negotiations on sanctions.

Arman-e-Melli: Reviving JCPOA can be a souvenir of New York trip

Arman-e-Melli investigated the president's diplomatic achievements from the New York trip and wrote: One of the issues that has always been discussed between Iran and European countries is the JCPOA. For several months, many analysts believed that the JCPOA could not be revived and that Iran should seek another mechanism to lift sanctions. But given the competence of the Pezeshkian government, it is hoped that there may still be hope. The important point is that if Iran diligently and persistently pursues the revival of the JCPOA, the Europeans will also show willingness and the negotiations will be resumed. It is important to accept the issue in the first step. Rafael Grossi, the IAEA chief, says there was a JCPOA agreement in the past, but now only its name has remained. We need to reach an updated version of the previous agreement or something different. Therefore, it seems that in addition to correctly conveying Iran's message to the world, the possibility of resuming negotiations in the direction of revitalizing the JCPOA can be considered one of the achievements and gifts of the president's visit to New York.

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