Europe Should Consider Reinstating Iran Sanctions, German Foreign Minister Says

The United Kingdom, Germany and France said they are concerned about Iran’s latest decision to restart uranium enrichments in a breach of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, saying Europe’s efforts to reduce tensions and sanctions are “made increasingly difficult.” In a Nov. 11 statement, the countries urged Iran to “reverse all measures inconsistent” with the JCPOA.

The three countries should consider reinstating international sanctions against Iran, Germany’s Foreign Minister said, according to a Nov. 11 Reuters report. “Iran must finally return to its commitments,” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said, according to Reuters. “Otherwise we will reserve the right to use all mechanisms specified in the deal (for sanctions to be reimposed).”

In the joint statement, the three countries said they “have fully upheld their JCPoA commitments, including sanctions-lifting as foreseen under the JCPoA. It is now critical that Iran upholds its JCPoA commitments and works with all JCPoA participants to de-escalate tensions.”