Iran is continuing to implement its nuclear commitments under a deal with major powers, the U.N. atomic watchdog policing the deal said on Wednesday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington was pulling out of the accord, Reuters informs.
“Iran is subject to the world’s most robust nuclear verification regime under the JCPOA, which is a significant verification gain,” International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Yukiya Amano said in a statement, using the deal’s official name, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
“As of today, the IAEA can confirm that the nuclear-related commitments are being implemented by Iran,” he said, adding that the IAEA was “closely monitoring developments” related to the deal.
On Tuesday President Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the international nuclear accord with Iran – which could result in additional conflict in the Middle East.
The supreme leader of Iran on Wednesday criticized Trump’s decision that he is withdrawing the U.S. from the nuclear accord with Iran, stressing that his comments were all lies.
“He had maybe more than 10 lies in his comments. He threatened the regime and the people, saying ‘I’ll do this and that.’ Mr. Trump, I tell you on behalf of the Iranian people: You’ve made a mistake. This man will turn to dust and his body will become food for snakes and ants,” he added, according to the news service. “And the Islamic Republic will still be standing,” Khamenei said.
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