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Tuesday, 8 June 2021 (YJC) _ British Foreign Secretary said the UK is for a longer and stronger Nuclear Deal with Iran.
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told Al Arabiya that the UK stands with its “ally” Saudi Arabia against Iran-back terror attacks on the Kingdom, and reiterated Britain’s commitment to securing a stronger nuclear deal with Iran for the safety of the region.
The foreign secretary then held a sit-down interview with Al Arabiya to discuss how the two countries will work together to both boost international trade deals, as well as stressing that the UK is steadfast in its unwavering support for the security of Saudi territory against threats from the Iran-backed Houthi militia following recent missile attacks on the Kingdom.
Raab also discussed the ongoing talks regarding the now-defunct 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
“We're liaising very closely with our Saudi partners on the progress on talks in Vienna in relation to the JCPOA,” he said. “We are very clear that Iran must never be allowed to acquire nuclear capability for military purposes and must return to full compliance with the JCPOA.”
“And indeed, we are looking at the scope to go, as it's termed, longer and stronger in relation to the requirements that are placed on Iran.”
“There is also all of the other destabilizing activity in Yemen, in Iraq as well in Syria.”
Raab said it was critical that the UK works with its allies to “minimize the space for that destabilizing activity and hold Iran to account for its behavior.”
“I think it's important we stand up for our values, but also our interests, and we take a very rigorous approach. And Saudi will find the UK a steadfast ally in that respect, but also capable of using diplomacy to broaden the number of countries that are willing to stand up and be counted on these important issues.”
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