On Monday 9 September, an EU spokesperson called on Iran to return to its obligations in accordance with the Nuclear Agreement (Joint Action Plan - JCPOA). The International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed earlier today that Iran had begun to install advanced centrifuges capable of faster uranium enrichment.
“We urge Iran to reverse all activities inconsistent with its commitments under the JCPOA and to refrain from any further measures that undermine the preservation and full implementation of the nuclear deal”, the spokesperson stressed once again.
He also highlighted the EU's serious concern regarding the Iranian announcement about the expansion of centrifuge research and development (R&D) activities and the developments reported by the IAEA in its extraordinary report of 8 September with regard to Iran's centrifuge R&D activities.
“The recent installation of centrifuges is inconsistent with the JCPOA, and the intended installation of more centrifuges is extremely worrisome as it could significantly increase Iran's enrichment capacity”, he pointed out.
The spokesperson recalled that the commitment to the nuclear agreement depended on Iran's full compliance with the agreement and reiterated European support for the IAEA and the impartial and technical manner with which it implements nuclear safeguards. (Original version in French by Camille-Cerise Gessant)