Western Powers Decry Iran's Escalation of Nuclear Activities
Iran has urged France, Germany, Britain, and the United States to stop pressuring its nuclear program and instead take necessary political steps. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman responded to a joint Western statement condemning Iran's increased production of highly enriched uranium, emphasizing the peaceful nature of the program and the importance of diplomacy. Iran criticizes the E3 and the US for abandoning negotiations and insists on continuing cooperation with the IAEA, while reminding that its enrichment activities are in line with peaceful needs and under IAEA supervision. Iran has been reducing its JCPOA commitments since 2019 after the US withdrawal from the deal and the E3's failure to meet their obligations.