国际英语资讯:EU resolutely supports Iran nuclear deal, regrets over U.S. exit_时事

国际英语资讯:EU resolutely supports Iran nuclear deal, regrets over U.S. exit

The statement said that as set out in the seventh report of the UN secretary-general, it is essential that these diplomatic efforts and hard-won achievements "be preserved and built upon."

"In this regard, we regret that the United States of America, further to its withdrawal from the Plan on May 8, 2018, has re-imposed sanctions and further decided not to extend waivers with regard to the trade in oil with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and not to fully renew waivers for nuclear non-proliferation projects in the framework of the Plan. These actions are contrary to the goals set out in the Plan and Resolution 2231," according to the statement.

The statement stipulated that the EU has been clear that its support for the JCPOA relies on "full implementation" of the agreement by Iran.

"We welcome the work of the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) to confirm Iranian implementation of its commitments. However, we are extremely concerned about the Iranian announcements regarding its nuclear commitments. We strongly urge Iran to continue to implement its commitments under JCPOA in full and to refrain from escalatory steps. France, Germany and Britain, with support of the EU and other member states, are finalizing the operationalization of INSTEX, a special purpose vehicle to facilitate legitimate trade with Iran."

"Separate from the nuclear issues, we are concerned about the findings of the secretary-general regarding Iran's regional activities, in particular ballistic missile related activities and transfers, which are inconsistent with Resolution 2231. We strongly urge Iran to refrain from such activities, which deepen mistrust and increase regional tensions," said the statement.