US-Iran standoff: Tehran dismissed Washington’s five conditions, including enriched uranium transfer, claiming the US has not offered meaningful concessions in talks.

Germany seeks mediation: German finance minister urged G7 involvement to end the Iran war and address the Strait of Hormuz blockade’s economic risks.

China relations boost: Iran tasked parliament speaker Ghalibaf with managing China ties to deepen investment, education, and technology cooperation.Tehran has rejected a reported US request to transfer 400 kilograms of enriched uranium to the United States. This condition was part of the ongoing nuclear negotiations between the two nations.Iranian media have stated that the United States’ approach to the negotiations risks creating a deadlock in discussions over both nuclear and regional issues. This warning reflects concerns over the potential breakdown of dialogue.German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stated that the G7 is the appropriate platform to work toward ending the Iran conflict. He made this statement ahead of a G7 finance ministers meeting in Paris. Klingbeil positioned the G7 as a venue for coordinated international action on the issue.Lars Klingbeil stressed that Europe depends on cooperation, open trade, and adherence to the rule of law. He highlighted these principles as essential for the continent’s stability and prosperity.Lars Klingbeil emphasized the need for Europe to strengthen its resilience in areas such as raw materials, energy, and supply chains. He suggested that bolstering these sectors is important for economic security.Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has been appointed to coordinate various sectors of Iran’s relations with China. This appointment places him in charge of managing bilateral engagement across multiple domains between the two countries.The position of coordinating Iran’s relations with China was previously held by the late Ali Larijani. Ghalibaf’s appointment follows Larijani’s tenure in this role.The decision to appoint Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf to coordinate Iran’s relations with China was agreed upon by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. This indicates high-level political endorsement for the appointment.Commentators have stated that Ghalibaf’s appointment is intended to advance Iran’s cooperation with China in specific areas, including investment, academic collaboration with universities, and high technology sectors.