Iran "Wants a Sustainable Nuclear Deal... Won't Be Deceived Twice"

Trump Administration Targets Restoration of Sanctions on Iran
Demands Compensation if Agreement Is Broken

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunji Kwon] The Iranian government has stated that for a nuclear deal to be reached, there must be a guarantee that sanctions against Iran will not be reinstated even if the U.S. administration changes.

Nasser Kanaani, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular press conference on the 22nd (local time), "Iran wants to ensure its national interests and achieve a sustainable good agreement," adding, "We will not be deceived twice."

This remark refers to former U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the 2018 nuclear deal (JCPOA - Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) and the reinstatement of sanctions against Iran. The nuclear deal was signed in 2015 during the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama between Iran, the U.S., and other Western countries, but the agreement was broken under the Trump administration. Iran insists that there must be compensation if the agreement is broken again to prevent such incidents from recurring.

Spokesperson Kanaani explained, "Negotiations are still ongoing, and no agreement has been reached on all issues," adding, "We are currently waiting for the U.S. response to the EU mediation proposal submitted by Iran."

Recently, Iran submitted its opinion on the final mediation proposal presented by the European Union (EU) to the nuclear deal parties, including the U.S., the United Kingdom, France, China, Russia, and Germany, and these countries are currently reviewing the opinion.

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