Ali Akbar Salehi, the head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization, stated in an interview with Japan's Kyodo News on Tuesday, November 2, that Iran has begun implementing the JCPOA by reducing the number of uranium enrichment centrifuges. ISNA news agency also quoted Salehi as saying that the reduction of centrifuges has started at the Natanz nuclear facility. Concurrently with this news, 20 members of parliament issued a warning to the President, demanding a halt to the order for the collection of centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow. Fars news agency reported on Tuesday that several contractors have entered the Fordow site in the past two days to begin the collection of centrifuges, stating that the collection process would take two weeks. According to Fars, the representatives described this hasty action as a threat to national interests. These 20 representatives cited their opposition as due to the 'non-implementation of the first clause of the nine conditions' set by the Supreme Leader regarding sufficient guarantees and the lack of a formal letter from the U.S. President and the European Union regarding the lifting of sanctions. Concurrently, Abbas Araghchi, Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, stated that the process of implementing the JCPOA has begun, aiming to reach full execution within the next two months while considering the requirements emphasized by the Supreme Leader. IRNA news agency also reported on Tuesday that Iran will implement the JCPOA based on considerations of 'dignity, national interests, and the fulfillment of the Supreme Leader's directives,' according to Foreign Minister Zarif. Under the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 countries, Iran is committed to reducing the number of centrifuges and lowering the volume and level of uranium enrichment. In return, the P5+1 countries have committed to gradually suspend and, in some cases, lift economic, financial, and banking sanctions against Iran as Iran fulfills its commitments under the JCPOA. Groups within the Islamic Republic that refer to themselves as 'the vigilant ones' consider the implementation of the JCPOA to weaken Iran's nuclear capabilities and oppose the current nuclear agreement with the P5+1 countries.
Implementation of the JCPOA Begins with Reduction of Centrifuges in Natanz
Iran has begun implementing the JCPOA by reducing centrifuges at its Natanz facility, as stated by Ali Akbar Salehi. Meanwhile, 20 parliament members have called for a halt to this process, citing national interest concerns. This situation highlights the ongoing tensions within Iran regarding nuclear negotiations and the JCPOA's implications.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Iran begins JCPOA implementation by reducing centrifuges at Natanz amid parliamentary opposition.
- Ali Akbar Salehi announce Iran's Atomic Energy Organization
- 20 members of parliament protest Iranian President
- contractors collect Fordow nuclear site
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Implementation of the JCPOA is contentious and reflects significant political tensions within Iran.
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