In 2018, Donald Trump, then president of the United States, unilaterally withdrew his country from the deal – which Tehran had complied with
France, Britain and Germany (E3) indicated today in a letter to the UN Security Council the possible recourse to the mechanism of the reimposition of sanctions against Iran to prevent it from developing its nuclear program.
“E3 remains committed to a diplomatic solution to the issue of Iran’s nuclear program“, the three European countries state in this letter dated December 6, and which came to the knowledge of the French Agency.
However, “we reiterate our determination to use all diplomatic tools to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, including the use of ‘snapback’ if necessary“, they add, referring to the mechanism that allows members of the agreement on the Iranian nuclear program to restore sanctions against Tehran.
In 2015, Iran had reached an agreement in Vienna with France, Germany, Britain, China, Russia and the United States to oversee this program. The text provided for an easing of international sanctions against Tehran in return.
However, in 2018, Mr Donald Trump, then president of the United States unilaterally withdrew his country from the accord – which Tehran had complied with, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency – and reimposed heavy sanctions on the Islamic Republic.
In retaliation, Tehran significantly increased its stockpile of enriched material and raised the limit to 60 percent, approaching the 90 percent required to build a nuclear bomb, according to the IAEA definition.
“We are fast approaching a critical moment for UN Security Council Resolution 2231 next year. Iran must slow down its nuclear program to create a political environment conducive to significant progress and a negotiated settlementFrance, Germany and Britain emphasize in their letter.
OR decision 2231 which approved the 2015 agreement expires in October 2025, ten years after the agreement entered into force.
The UN Security Council is expected to discuss the issue of Iran’s nuclear program on Tuesday.
Representatives of E3 and Iran met in late November in Geneva and agreed to continue the dialogue.
Tehran defends its right to nuclear power for civilian purposes, mainly energy, but denies it wants a nuclear bomb, despite Western suspicions to the contrary.
Source :Skai
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