Iran holds 'last chance' talks with EU to save nuclear deal
Tehran (KNA) - Iran says it will take the second step in reducing its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal more “firmly” if a European payment system designed to bypass sanctions proves to be "superficial".
Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Araqchi said Friday's meeting in Vienna between the remaining signatories of the nuclear deal is the "last chance" to save the accord after the US exit last year.
Iran demands "practical" steps be taken on operationalizing the planned European trade mechanism, or Instex, when senior officials meet in the Austrian capital with the aim of saving the nuclear accord.
"I believe this meeting could be the last opportunity for the remaining signatories of the JCPOA to convene and seek how they can implement their commitments toward Iran," said Mousavi.
European signatories to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) are facing a two-month ultimatum to help Iran navigate US sanctions or see Tehran take the second step of reducing its commitments on July 7.
Source: PressTV