Iranpress/Iran-The nuclear deal has “been working,” Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. “US can only blame itself for pulling out & leaving the table. Threats, sanctions & PR stunts won’t work. Try respect: for Iranians & for int’l commitments.”
“Iran and US had 2 yrs of talks,” Iranian Foreign Minister added. “With EU/E3+Russia+China, we produced a unique multilateral accord—the JCPOA,” Iranian Foreign Minister added, referencing The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
Despite the rising tensions, the US administration on Monday sent mixed signals on its openness to high-level talks with Iran. US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that “I would certainly meet with Iran if they wanted to meet.” Hours later, administration officials appeared to walk that statement back, suggesting there actually are preconditions.
US President Donald Trump announced on May 8 that Washington was walking away from the nuclear agreement.
Trump also said he would reinstate US nuclear sanctions on Iran and impose “the highest level” of economic bans on the Islamic Republic.
Under the JCPOA, Iran undertook to put limits on its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of nuclear-related sanctions imposed against Tehran.
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