EU reiterates resolute commitment to nuclear deal with Iran

(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) VIENNA, June 8 (KUNA) -- The European Union has reaffirmed "its resolute commitment" to and continued support for the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, known as the JCPOA."The EU is determined to continue working with the international community to preserve this agreement of strategic importance and a key element of the global nuclear non-proliferation architecture," the EU stated in a statement on Tuesday.The statement issued following the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)'s Council of Governors discussions on its verification and monitoring of Iran's nuclear activities.The EU called on all countries to support JCPOA implementation in line with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).The EU expressed support to the ongoing intensive diplomatic efforts within the JCPOA Joint Commission."We welcome the discussions held in Vienna at various levels in view of a possible return of the US to the JCPOA, and the perspective of Iran's return to full JCPOA implementation," added the statement.The EU stressed that the verified full implementation by Iran of its nuclear-related commitments, should lead to lifting nuclear-related sanctions.It laid it bare that the EU would like to underline that it has fully upheld its commitments, including sanctions lifting under the JCPOA.The EU, however, is deeply concerned at Iran's decision to suspend, as of 23 February 2021, the implementation of transparency measures as envisaged in the JCPOA, including the Additional Protocol."This action has significantly reduced the Agency's access and oversight regarding sites, activities and relevant information, "Additionally, Iran has not provided updated declarations and the IAEA was not able to conduct any complementary access under the Additional Protocol," it regretted.The EU urged Iran to reverse all activities inconsistent with the JCPOA and return, without delay, to its full implementation, including of all transparency measures, and support the efforts of the JCPOA participants in addressing all relevant issues within the JCPOA framework. (end) amg.ibi MENAFN08062021000071011013ID1102234438