Group 1 - The article discusses the upcoming negotiations between the U.S. and China, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin indicating that geopolitical issues, particularly regarding Iran and Russia, will be included in the discussions [3][5] - Mnuchin highlights that China is the largest buyer of oil from Iran and Russia, both of which are under U.S. sanctions, suggesting that this topic needs serious discussion between the two nations [3][5] - The article argues that China, as a sovereign nation, has the right to engage in oil trade with any country, and the U.S. should not interfere in these decisions [5][11] Group 2 - The U.S. aims to use the oil trade between China and Iran/Russia as leverage in the upcoming negotiations, attempting to create topics for bargaining [5][7] - The article notes that the U.S. has a history of trying to sow discord among China, Russia, and Iran, but increased pressure from the U.S. has led to closer ties among these nations [7][9] - The U.S. is also interested in encouraging China to increase its imports of American oil, especially since China has not purchased U.S. crude oil for three consecutive months, which is detrimental to U.S. shale oil producers [9][11]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Department of Defense claims that Iran's nuclear program has been delayed by approximately 1 to 2 years due to the destruction of its nuclear facilities [1] Group 1: U.S. Actions and Statements - The U.S. conducted strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities earlier this month [1] - U.S. President Trump and other White House officials have publicly declared victory regarding the situation [1] - There is skepticism from external sources regarding the claim that Iranian nuclear facilities have been destroyed [1] Group 2: Current Status of Iran's Nuclear Program - There is a lack of consensus on the damage to Iran's nuclear capabilities and whether enriched uranium has been relocated [1]

Group 1 - The U.S. is set to discuss a potential nuclear agreement with Iran, although President Trump does not see it as necessary [1] - Trump believes that military conflict between Israel and Iran may resume soon, but he is confident that Iran will not restart its nuclear program [1][3] - The CIA has confirmed that several key Iranian nuclear facilities have been destroyed, requiring years for reconstruction [2] Group 2 - Trump claims that Iran's nuclear program has regressed by decades due to recent U.S. actions, describing the damage as "devastating" [3][4] - Iran's Foreign Ministry acknowledges significant damage to its nuclear facilities from U.S. airstrikes, specifically mentioning the use of bunker buster bombs [6][7] - Iran's spokesperson criticized the U.S. for contradictory statements regarding diplomacy while allowing Israeli attacks on Iran [8]

Core Viewpoint - The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) holds a biased stance and report regarding the nature of Iran's nuclear program, and Iran plans to submit a formal document to the United Nations Security Council concerning the IAEA's role in Israel's aggression [1] Group 1 - The IAEA's position and reports on Iran's nuclear program are perceived as biased by Iranian officials [1] - Iran intends to formally address the United Nations Security Council regarding the IAEA's involvement in the context of Israeli actions [1]