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Iranian MFA announced discussions on Iran's nuclear program nearing to end

12 July 2021 18:34 (UTC +04:00)

The ongoing process of discussions on Iran's nuclear program in Vienna, Austria, is nearing completion, the Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Saeed Khatibzadeh said, APA reports citing Iranian MFA.

According to Khatibzadeh, it is true that there are still some unresolved issues. However, there are more issues that have been resolved. Resolving these issues has gone a long process and it has not been easy. It is hoped that the parties will make their decisions mutually. In this case, a common understanding will be reached.

“Of course, it is in the favor of Iran to reach an agreement on the nuclear talks as soon as possible,” he said.

As reported, the discussions on the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) are underway between Iran and the 4+1 group (Russia, China, Britain, France, Germany).

In late 2020, the Iranian parliament has decided to implement a strategic plan to tackle the sanctions, citing the non-implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed between Iran and six countries and the imposition of sanctions on Iran. According to the decision of the Iranian parliament, as of February 23, Iran suspended the implementation of additional steps and an additional protocol provided for in the nuclear deal.

Iran's Fordow nuclear facility currently produces 17-20 grams of 20-percent enriched uranium per hour.

According to the decision of the Iranian parliament, 1,000 units of IR2M centrifuges must be installed. The operations have been begun in this regard, and more than 320 units of IR2M centrifuges have been installed.

According to the statement made by the Head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization Ali Akbar Salehi on May 24, Iran's nuclear activities continue, and Iran is currently enriching uranium to 60 percent, 20 percent and 5 percent.

“The volume of Iran's 60-percent enriched uranium is more than 2.5 kilograms. As well as, the volume of 20-percent enriched uranium in Iran has reached 90 kilograms in about four months. Meanwhile, the volume of 5-percent enriched uranium is more than 5 tons,” he said.