Stating that the Iranian nuclear agreement, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is working and delivering on its goal, they stressed that the deal "is a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture, crucial for the security of Europe, the region and the entire world."
"This is why the European Union's updated Blocking Statute enters into force on Aug. 7 to protect EU companies doing legitimate business with Iran from the impact of U.S. extra-territorial sanctions," the officials said.
After its withdrawal from the JCPOA in May, Washington has been trying to bring sanctions back on Iran with the aim of blocking Iran's international financial transactions and reducing its oil exports to zero.
Under the JCPOA, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of nuclear-related sanctions.
The first U.S. sanctions are back on Aug. 6. They include sanctions on Iran's automotive sector, trade in gold, and other key metals.
The remaining sanctions will return on Nov. 4, targeting Iran's energy sector, petroleum-related transactions, and transactions with the Central Bank of Iran.
Since U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the nuclear deal, European countries have been scrambling to ensure that Iran would get enough economic benefits to persuade it to stay in the deal.
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