Germany: Our Goal is to 'Avoid the Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons'; We Will Not Lift Sanctions on the Islamic Republic

Annalena Baerbock, the German Foreign Minister, at a joint press conference on Friday with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, referred to the 'advancements of the Islamic Republic in its nuclear program' and stated that the three countries, France, the UK, and Germany, have explicitly declared that they will not lift the 'remaining nuclear sanctions.' The German Foreign Minister emphasized that this decision is a direct and ongoing consequence of the Islamic Republic's 'violation of the JCPOA' which has continued since 2019. Baerbock also added that, nevertheless, we keep diplomatic avenues open, as our goal is to 'avoid the proliferation of nuclear weapons.' Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief, stated on Thursday that the UK, France, and Germany have informed him in a letter that they will not lift JCPOA sanctions on October 18. According to Borrell, the foreign ministers of these three European countries, while pointing to Iran's non-compliance with the JCPOA since 2019 and the unresolved issues through the JCPOA dispute resolution mechanism, have announced that they will not take steps to lift further sanctions on the 'JCPOA transition day' on October 18 of this year. The EU's foreign policy chief added that at the request of these three European countries, he will send their letter to the other parties of the JCPOA, namely China, Iran, and Russia, and 'as the coordinator, I will consult with all participants in the JCPOA about the way forward.' Borrell concluded by stating that he remains fully committed to efforts to revive the JCPOA and to resume its full implementation. The three European JCPOA members sent this letter while on Thursday, along with the United States, they issued a joint statement warning the Islamic Republic that if it does not resolve 'all remaining major issues,' another resolution may be issued against it in the IAEA Board of Governors. The White House: Iran's funds in Qatar are subject to 'more legal restrictions.' The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the 'Mahsa Law.' The proposal to 'counter the Islamic Republic's missile exports' was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. The 'Alliance Against a Nuclear Iran' organization says it is seeking to 'combat internet censorship' in Iran. Exclusive; Masih Alinejad: As long as the Islamic Republic is in power, Americans will not have security in their own land. Borrell: The three European countries will not lift JCPOA sanctions; the Islamic Republic: We will respond within the framework of the JCPOA. Warning from the U.S. and Europe: If Iran does not resolve the 'remaining issues,' another resolution will be issued. Qatar has also urged the Islamic Republic to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency.