BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 16. Iran considers it possible to return to the framework of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) reached with the P5+1 group on the nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told local media, Trend reports.
According to him, first of all, it is advisable to proceed with easing sanctions since appropriate conditions should be developed to initiate debates and boost confidence.
Araghchi pointed out that it is true that the history of some parts of the Comprehensive Joint Action Plan already belongs to the past. However, we can revert to its formula that creates conditions for comprehension in the future.
“It is necessary to engage in discussions with members of the comprehensive joint action plan with an equal position. Iran believes in achieving an agreement that will lead to a dignified arrangement that includes the necessary compensations based on the existing framework and mutual respect,” he noted.
Meanwhile, in January 2016, Iran and the P5+1 group (the US, Russia, China, the UK, France, and Germany) implemented the Comprehensive Joint Plan of Action concerning Iran’s nuclear program.
In May 2018, the U.S. announced its withdrawal from the deal and reimposed sanctions on Iran.
By the end of 2020, the Iranian parliament decided to pursue a strategic plan in the nuclear sector to counter the sanctions, leading to a suspension of additional steps and the Additional Protocol as per the nuclear agreement.
Consequently, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) faced a reduction in monitoring capabilities by 20–30 percent.