Iran follows its national interests by honoring JCPOA: President
"European Union’s time to preserve the nuclear deal is limited," stressed says Iran’s President.
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"The Islamic Republic of Iran is following its own national interests by honoring the JCPOA, unfortunately other parties have not carried out their obligations in a satisfactory manner," underlined Hassan Rouhani during a phone call with British Prime Minister Theresa May.
He added that his country is adamant that its interests must be ensured in accordance to the 2015 deal after the US withdrawal.
The Iranian president further stressed that Tehran has always complied with its obligations while the other parties to the deal have not done so.
"In the JCPOA both parties have certain obligations, it is not acceptable that only one party carries out its obligations," he added.
He also said that Washington's move to ditch the deal was very irresponsible.
In her turn, May told Rouhani that British government is committed to ensuring the nuclear deal is preserved.
"[May said] it is in both the UK and Iran's national security interests to maintain the deal and welcomed President Rouhani's public commitment to abide by its terms, adding that it is essential that Iran continues to meet its obligations," said a Downing Street spokesperson.
Earlier in the day, Rouhani said that Iran will remain in the 2015 nuclear deal if other parties to the agreement guarantee the country's interests.
"If the remaining five countries which have been accompanying us in this agreement live up to their commitments and guarantee that Iran's interests will be fulfilled, the agreement will remain despite the will of America and the Zionist regime," he said.
