Iran’s Zarif Says US Must First Lift Sanctions Before Talks To Revive 2015 Deal
"Once everybody implements their side of obligations, there will be talks."
"Once everybody implements their side of obligations, there will be talks."
The U.S. said it was ready to talk to Iran about both nations returning to the deal.
"We have heard many nice words and promises which in practice have been broken and opposite actions have been taken."
"Well, at some point, presumably, if there's going to be any engagement on this, that would have to require diplomacy. That's what we're in the business of."
"Iran informed the IAEA on 15 February that the country will stop implementing voluntary transparency measures under the JCPOA as of 23 February."
"If others do not fulfil their obligations by Feb. 21, the government is obliged to suspend the voluntary implementation of the Additional Protocol."
Iran in January said it has resumed 20% uranium enrichment at its underground Fordow nuclear site, well above the deal's limit but far short of the 90% that is weapons-grade.
They are the latest in a series of measures aimed at stepping up pressure on Tehran.
The gathering coincided with increasing tensions between Iran and the United States in the last days of President Donald Trump's administration, and many in the crowd demanded revenge.
"Be careful of a trap, @realDonaldTrump. Any fireworks will backfire badly, particularly against your same BFFs," Zarif wrote, in what appeared to be a veiled threat against Israel.
"From inside your own house, there may emerge someone who will retaliate for your crime."
U.S. officials blame Iran-backed militia for regular rocket attacks on U.S. facilities in Iraq, including near the embassy. No known Iran-backed groups have claimed responsibility.
A spokesman for Iran's UN mission did not immediately reply to emails requesting comment.
"The abduction of Mr. Levinson in Iran is an outrageous example of the Iranian regime’s willingness to commit unjust acts."
Earlier this week, the U.S. Justice Department blamed Russia for a host of malicious cyberattacks, some dating back to 2015.
"It is more essential than ever that voters exercise their sacred constitutional right to vote and to participate in our democracy."
Analysts said the secondary sanctions may further deter European and other foreign banks from working with Iran, even for permitted humanitarian transactions.
"It is not for the Secretary-General to proceed as if no such uncertainty exists."
But the other parties to the nuclear deal - Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia - and most of the U.N. Security Council have said they do not believe the ...