Theresa May, the Prime Minister of the UK, emphasized London and Berlin's commitment to preserving the nuclear deal with Iran, known as the JCPOA, after her meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. She also stated that the UK and Germany share the same concerns as the US regarding Iran's 'destabilizing' activities in the Middle East. According to Reuters, May highlighted her discussions with Merkel, stating: 'We agreed that while we continue to work to preserve the nuclear deal (JCPOA), we are concerned about Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East, just like the US.' She added: 'We are ready to take further appropriate actions to address these issues.' Boris Johnson, the UK Foreign Secretary, also expressed concerns about Iran's actions on Monday after an Israeli fighter jet was downed during bombings of Iranian-backed positions in Syria. In addition to the UK and Germany, France has also expressed concerns about Iran's actions in the region. French President Emmanuel Macron, while emphasizing the need to maintain the JCPOA, stated that there should be a focus on the use of Iranian-made missiles in Yemen and Syria, as these missiles pose 'a security threat and challenge to France's allies.' The French President stressed that Iran's ballistic missile program must be placed under international oversight, which is essential for regional security, and that a mechanism of sanctions and oversight is needed for this. In this context, Nikki Haley, the US Ambassador to the UN, on Thursday, in a statement referring to a report by UN experts about Iran's violation of the arms embargo in Yemen, called on the Security Council to take action on this matter. The US Ambassador stated that the UN experts' report confirms US officials' claims regarding Iran's illegal actions to supply weapons to Yemen. Haley emphasized that Iran's actions in sending weapons to the Houthi Shiite militants in Yemen violate several Security Council resolutions, and the world should not allow 'blatant violations [of resolutions] to go unanswered.' Iran has confirmed its support for the Houthis but has repeatedly denied transferring weapons to them. Iranian officials also claim that Iran's missile activities are solely defensive. In this context, Tehran accused the French President of having a 'biased approach.' The French President called for 'international oversight' of Iran's missile program. US intelligence agencies: Iran remains the most prominent state sponsor of terrorism. The changing battlefield of 'proxy wars'; the war against the people in the streets of Iran. The Iranian crisis; the responsibility of the opposition and the potential radicalization of Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iranian crisis. Internet shutdown in Iran has exceeded 300 hours; reports of 'evidence' of the killing of injured patients under treatment. Accounts from three witnesses regarding the situation in Isfahan province; 'like war-torn areas.' The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iranian crisis. Trump emphasized 'stopping executions in Iran': we do not know what will happen in the future. Trump announced an agreement to hold a meeting about Greenland in Davos.
Theresa May: We are concerned about Iran's destabilizing activities like the US
UK Prime Minister Theresa May and German Chancellor Angela Merkel reaffirmed their commitment to the JCPOA while expressing concerns about Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East, aligning with US views. The situation highlights the ongoing tensions and the need for international oversight of Iran's missile program.
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📰 What Happened
UK and Germany express concerns about Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East.
- Theresa May announce Iran
- Boris Johnson express concern Iran
- Nikki Haley call for action Iran
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📚 Background
The UK and Germany align with US concerns over Iran's destabilizing activities while seeking to preserve the JCPOA.
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