Iran's further escalation of its nuclear programme: joint statement by France, Germany and the UK
Joint statement by the spokespeople for the foreign ministries of France, Germany and the United Kingdom on the Iranian nuclear programme.
Statement by the governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom:
We, the governments of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, condemn Iran鈥檚 latest steps, as reported by the聽IAEA, to expand its nuclear programme to significantly increase the rate of production of uranium enriched up to 60% at the underground Fordow facility.
We are also extremely concerned to learn that Iran has increased the number of centrifuges in use and started preparations to install additional enrichment infrastructure, further increasing Iran鈥檚 enrichment capacity.
Last week the E3 met with Iran to discuss Iran鈥檚 nuclear programme and sanctions and reiterated their commitment to dialogue and constructive behaviour. Iran鈥檚 actions have further hollowed out the聽JCPoA, will increase Iran鈥檚 high enriched uranium stockpile which already has no credible civilian justification, and have taken place before the IAEA has been able to implement necessary additional safeguards measures.
We strongly urge Iran to reverse these steps, and to immediately halt its nuclear escalation.
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