European powers accused Iran on Tuesday of “pursuing activities inconsistent with its commitments” under a 2015 nuclear deal and called for an urgent meeting of the parties to the agreement to discuss Tehran's compliance.
European parties to a nuclear deal with Iran say they have “deep concern” that Tehran has begun enriching uranium to a higher purity than allowed under the agreement.
In a joint statement issued on Tuesday by Germany, Britain, France and the European Union, the group expressed “deep concern that Iran is not meeting several of its commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action”, or JCPOA, as the 2015 nuclear deal is known.
Besides enriching uranium past the allowed 3.67 per cent to 4.5 per cent, the UN nuclear agency has also confirmed Iran has surpassed the stockpile limit on low-enriched uranium.
The Europeans say Iran has said it wants to remain in the JCPOA and “must act accordingly by reversing these activities and returning to full JCPOA compliance without delay”.
