Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian discussed the ongoing nuclear negotiations to revive the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action today.

In a video message, Amir-Abdollahian said, “To remove the sanctions, Iran will pursue negotiations while by abiding by its red lines.” He added that Iran will “not leave the negotiations and sees logical and honorable negotiations to reach a deal as right.”

Amir-Abdollahian continued, “The American side has repeatedly stated that due to domestic problems it is not able to accept and be committed to the what has been discussed in the negotiations.” He added, “Iran has been the most committed to the agreement and welcomes a good, strong and durable agreement and to reach an agreement to remove sanctions we will move in the direction of negotiations.”     

The US exited the agreement in 2018 and reapplied US sanctions, which Europe abided by. The sanctions limits Iran’s ability to sell its oil and conduct banking transactions. In return, Iran incrementally increased its nuclear program, increasing its enrichment of uranium from under 5% to 60%, and shut off cameras belonging to the International Atomic Energy Agency.