Western sanctions must be lifted: Iran justifies restrictions on nuclear inspections

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Tehran has not deported anyone but has revoked the accreditation of inspectors who have not been in the country for years, Isna news agency quoted Vice President and nuclear chief Mohammed Eslami on Wednesday. In addition, the number of recognized inspectors is still high at 127 people. Eslami also once again called for the withdrawal of Western sanctions against his country.

With its decision to revoke the accreditation of experienced inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in mid-September, the Islamic Republic sparked outrage among Western states. Tehran’s action followed announcements by Germany, France and Britain that they would not lift existing sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.

Since US President Joe Biden took office, Western countries have been hoping for a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal. With the agreement, Tehran committed to drastically limiting uranium enrichment and allowing strict IAEA controls. This was intended to prevent the construction of nuclear weapons. In return, many sanctions against Iran were lifted.

After the US under then-President Donald Trump withdrew from the pact in 2018 and imposed new sanctions on the country, Tehran gradually broke its obligations and began producing highly enriched uranium, among other things. Negotiations to restore the agreement, which also involve Germany, have so far been unsuccessful. (SDA)

Source: Blick