Iran says nuclear deal upheld so far

Tehran, Iran, July 13 By Mehdi Sepahvand – Trend: Despite many ups and downs and ambiguities, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA, aka nuclear deal) has not been violated as of yet, Director of Political and International Affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry Hamid Baidinejad told a press conference. Speaking on the anniversary of the nuclear agreement, the Iranian official said the sides to the agreement are working to solve the related problems, IRNA news agency reported July 13. The JCPOA was reached July 14, 2015, between Iran and the group 5+1 (the US, UK, France, Russia, China, plus Germany) to put an end to the 12-year dispute over Iran’s nuclear program. The deal came into force on January 16. Baidinejad in answer to a question regarding an upcoming International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran said, “The draft that has been published is not a full report. Ban Ki-Moon’s report should be comprehensive and is expected to enjoy a certain amount of fairness. The draft is not fair enough.” Under the JCPOA, Iran has in fact limited its nuclear program and provided enhanced access for international atomic monitors. The other sides have in return committed to terminating all nuclear-related sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Nations and the European Union against Iran.