Diplomatic Meeting Between Chinese and Iranian Officials Precedes US-Iran Nuclear Discussions
On February 5, 2026, in Beijing, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Liu Bin met with Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi. This diplomatic engagement occurred ahead of scheduled talks between Iran and the United States in Muscat, Oman. The meeting is interpreted by some analysts as an indication of Iran's efforts to garner international backing prior to the nuclear negotiations.
Key facts
- Meeting occurred on February 5, 2026
- Location was Beijing, China
- Participants included Liu Bin and Kazem Gharibabadi
- Event preceded US-Iran talks in Muscat
- Discussions related to international support for Iran
Entities
Institutions
- Chinese Foreign Ministry
Locations
- Beijing
- China
- Iran
- Muscat
- Oman
- United States