The UK, France and Germany said in a joint statement on nuclear talks with Iran that “Iran’s demands in its latest response as part of the international negotiations to restart the 2015 nuclear deal cast doubt on its intentions” to reach an agreement on its nuclear program.

“As we move closer to an agreement, Iran has again raised certain issues related to its legally binding international obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Safeguards Agreement with the International Atomic Energy Organization. agencies,” said the three States.

She noted that “Iran chose not to take advantage of this important diplomatic opportunity and instead continued to expand its nuclear program beyond any acceptable civilian justification,” stressing that “Iran must cooperate fully and without delay with the International Atomic Energy Agency.” in good faith,” he said, “given Iran’s refusal to conclude the proposed deal, we will consult with our international partners on how to respond to Iran’s ongoing nuclear escalation and refusal to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.”