EU urges Iran to halt further measures undermining nuclear deal
The European Union on Sunday strongly urged Iran to
stop actions that would undermine a landmark 2015 nuclear deal, saying it was
in touch with other parties to the deal and may set up a joint commission to
look into the issue.
“We are extremely concerned at Iran’s announcement
that it has started uranium enrichment above the limit of 3.67%,” spokeswoman
Maja Kocijancic for EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said in a
statement.
“We strongly urge Iran to stop and reverse all
activities inconsistent with its commitments ... We are in contact with the
other JCPoA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) participants regarding the
next steps under the terms of the JCPoA, including a Joint Commission,” she
said.
The JCPoA is the deal between Iran and the six
powers.
Earlier on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Javad
Zarif said that measures to scale back commitments to the 2015 nuclear deal are
reversible only if other parties fulfill their obligations.
Reacting to Iran’s announcement, Germany said it is
“extremely concerned” about the move.
