White House claims US is ready to interact with Iran over JCPOA
On Monday, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki at a news conference, said: "Washington remains committed to re-engaging in meaningful diplomacy to meet both sides' commitments and will consult with the P5 + 1 partners at all levels on how best to proceed."
Following the EU proposal to hold an informal meeting between the members of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the United States, the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran announced that considering the recent stance and actions of the US and three European countries, the Islamic Republic of Iran does not consider the time appropriate for holding an informal meeting proposed by the European Coordinator of JCPOA.
Iranian Foreign Minister spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh emphasized on Sunday night: "There has been no change in US position or behavior, and the Biden administration has not only abandoned Trump's failed policy of maximum pressure but has not even announced its commitment to fulfilling its overall responsibilities in JCPOA and Security Council Resolution 2231."
Former US President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Nuclear Deal on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, violating Washington's commitments under the JCPOA and announced the re-imposition of sanctions on Iran.
Iran fully complied with its obligations under the Nuclear Deal for one more year after the US illegal withdrawal from the JCPOA, giving European countries a chance to live up to their commitments.
One year after European governments failed to deliver on their promises, Tehran announced that it would gradually reduce its obligations under Articles 26 and 36 of the agreement to strike a balance between its obligations and its rights.
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