This edition of the Farda Briefing looks at how Iran is seeking to reassure China that, even with a nuclear deal in place with the United States, Beijing will remain a key partner for Tehran.

China supports Iran holding talks on its nuclear program with the United States and opposes the use of force and "illegal" unilateral sanctions to try to resolve the issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday.

Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, said negotiations with the US are on the “right track” and a nuclear agreement could be within reach if the Trump administration doesn’t make “unrealistic demands,