Representatives of China, Russia, and Iran are calling for an end to US sanctions on Iran and the restart of nuclear talks. The three nations emphasized the necessity of terminating all unlawful unilateral sanctions and highlighted the importance of political and diplomatic engagement. China and Russia have close relations with Iran and share a joint interest in diminishing the role of the US and other liberal democracies. Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, but its officials increasingly threaten to pursue a nuclear weapon. The US sanctions have severely impacted Iran's economy.