Iran announces decision to take fifth step to scale back JCPOA commitments

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Publish Date: 8:31 - 06 January 2020
Tehran 06January_The Iranian government has issued a statement announcing its decision to take the fifth and final step in reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal it signed with world powers, which is officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran announces decision to take fifth step to scale back JCPOA commitmentsTEHRAN, Young Journalists Club(YJC)-The Iranian government announced in the statement on Sunday that from now on, the country will observe no operational limitations on its nuclear industry, including with regard to the capacity and level of uranium enrichment, the amount of enriched materials as well as research and development.

"By taking the fifth step in reducing its commitment, the Islamic Republic of Iran eliminates the last key operational restriction it faced under the JCPOA, which is the limitation imposed on the number of centrifuges," it said.

The statement emphasized that following this decision, Iran will continue its nuclear program only on the basis of its "technical needs."

The Iranian government, however, emphasized that it will continue to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as was the case in the past.

According the statement, Iran is ready to resume fulfilling its commitments under the landmark nuclear deal if sanctions imposed on the country are removed and it can avail itself of the JCPOA's benefits.

The statement concluded by obligating the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran to take all necessary measures within framework of this decision in coordination with President Hassan Rouhani.

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