Iran to Reduce JCPOA Commitments More Unless Europe Protects It: Zarif

By Staff, Agencies

Iran is set to further cut its commitments to its international nuclear deal unless its European partners move to protect it from US sanctions by ensuring it can sell oil and receive income, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told state television Wednesday.

"Under current circumstances and if no action is taken [by the Europeans] we will take the next step [in cutting commitments]," Zarif said, adding that its European partners should guarantee Iran could sell its oil and collect the revenue.

Iran stated that it will reduce its commitment to the nuclear accord in stages and may even withdraw from the pact unless the Europeans find ways to shield its economy from the US sanctions.