E3 Issues Statement on Iran's Decision to Step Up Uranium Enrichment
The E3 -- France, Germany and the United Kingdom -- released a joint statement April 14 rejecting Iran's escalatory measures of increasing uranium enrichment up to 60% using advanced centrifuges. Iran the previous day told the International Atomic Energy Agency…
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it is ramping up its uranium enrichment capacity, prompting international concern. The statement called the move “particularly regrettable,” coming as the U.S. has rejoined substantive discussions about bringing Iran back into the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. “Iran’s dangerous recent communication is contrary to the constructive spirit and good faith of these discussions,” it said. “In light of recent developments, we reject all escalatory measures by any actor and call upon Iran not to further complicate the diplomatic process.”