Iran-US discussion on JCPOA conditions

Tehran, 2 November 2021 (TDI): Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh lashed out at Washington for its sanctions against Iran after the withdrawal from the JCPOA.

“The United States, as a violator of Resolution 2231, illicitly pulled out from the JCPOA”. The Ministry also stated that it has forced harsh assents on the Iranian people. Furthermore, the withdrawal keeps Iran out of the exchange and monetary relations with different nations. Hence, “it is incomprehensible that discourse among Tehran and Washington will happen in any organization until these realities change,” he added.

About the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)

The United States reintroduced sanctions against Iran in 2018 after abandoning the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a nuclear deal that had lifted financial boycotts as compensation for some intentional limitations on Iran’s nuclear power program.

Following an extended period, Iran turned to its lawful privileges specified in Article 26 of the JCPOA, which allows a party the option to suspend its legally binding responsibilities if there should be an occurrence of resistance by different signatories and let go of a portion of the limitations forced on its Nuclear Program.

Iran and the excess gatherings to the JCPOA have held six rounds of talks in Vienna, which started after the US government of Joe Biden voiced to rejoin the agreement, inspecting the possibility of the boycotts’ new suspension.

The discussions were, nonetheless, required to be postponed in the approach of Iran’s official elections in June so the Islamic Republic could go through a time of government change.

The return of the Nuclear Deal into force

“As expressed in the Vienna talks, the discussions are pointed toward guaranteeing a firm, dedicated and pragmatic return of the US to its responsibilities,” Khatibzadeh said. On this point, he added that the date of the Vienna talks will be concluded by this week.

Recently, Iranian Vice-President for Economic Affairs Mohsen Rezayee shot the US for sanctions and financial war against Iran, contrasting the American rulers and previous tyrants, Saddam Hussein and Hitler. The Representative announced that the most worrying situation is the monetary conflict.

“We didn’t need a monetary conflict, as Iran displayed by the atomic arrangement that it isn’t searching for a conflict, regardless of whether military or financial; we look for the advancement of our nation and the advancement of the entire world,” he added.

Before the end of last month, Khatibzadeh had additionally impacted US President Joe Biden’s statement as a conspirator for pursuing a dual strategy of proceeding with sanctions against Iran along with talking about a return to the nuclear agreement.

He added that a government that talks about its expectation to get back to the JCPOA and proceeds with a similar strategy of previous President Donald Trump “is sending the message that isn’t reliable in any way”.

“These tensions and approvals will neglect to sabotage the Islamic Republic of Iran’s assurance to safeguard security and tranquility of the honorable Iranian individuals. Tehran will proceed with the way of reasonable monetary improvement with strength.”