UN chief voices concern over US withdrawal from Iran nuke deal

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday voiced "deep concern" over U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to pull his country out of the Iran nuclear deal.

"I am deeply concerned by today's announcement that the United States will be withdrawing from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and will begin reinstating U.S. sanctions (against Iran)," said Guterres in a statement, using the official name of the July 2015 agreement between Iran and the six world powers of Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States.

"I call on other JCPOA participants to abide fully by their respective commitments under the JCPOA and on all other (UN) member states to support this agreement," said Guterres.

"I have consistently reiterated that the JCPOA represents a major achievement in nuclear non-proliferation and diplomacy and has contributed to regional and international peace and security."

It is essential that all concerns regarding the implementation of the Iran nuclear deal be addressed through the mechanisms established in the agreement, while issues not directly related to the deal should be addressed without prejudice to preserving the agreement and its accomplishments, said Guterres.
   (chinamedia)
 9/5/18
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