Qatar works to revive Iran nuclear deal
Qatar's foreign minister said the Gulf state is seeking to bring back the 2015 agreement. Qatar is in the unique position of having good relations with both the United States and Iran.
Qatar is working to revive the Iran nuclear deal, according to the Gulf state’s top diplomat.
“The State of Qatar is working on de-escalation through a political and diplomatic process to return to the nuclear agreement,” said Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Thani said Qatar is in talks with both Iran and the United States on the issue, the outlet reported.
The Iran nuclear deal, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), came into effect in 2015. Iran agreed to curtail its nuclear energy program in exchange for the lifting of US and UN sanctions. Iran, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia and China signed the landmark agreement.
