TOKYO -- China and Russia on Friday backed Iran's repeated claims that its nuclear program is "peaceful in nature," as the Middle Eastern country faces renewed international scrutiny.
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China and Russia back Iran's 'peaceful' nuclear program
IAEA flags concerns as Iranian uranium stockpile nears weapon-grade levels
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov and Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi shake hands as Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu looks on at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing on March 14. © Reuters
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