The United States and European powers have condemned Iran’s decision to produce uranium metal enriched to 20 percent purity but the US said the window for diplomacy to allow both to resume compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal remained open.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported on Tuesday that Iran intended to enrich uranium to 20 percent, in the latest sign the Vienna talks on reviving the joint comprehensive plan of action could be stalling.
US, European powers condemn Iran uranium metal decision | Middle East News | Al Jazeera
![Since then-US President Donald Trump pulled out of the agreement in 2018, Iran has gradually been limiting its compliance with the deal to put pressure on the remaining parties - the three European nations, Russia and China - to come up with economic incentives to offset harsh US sanctions [File: Atta Kenare/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/000_9CQ22L-e1624447966570.jpg?resize=770%2C513)
Since then-US President Donald Trump pulled out of the agreement in 2018, Iran has gradually been limiting its compliance with the deal to put pressure on the remaining parties – the three European nations, Russia and China – to come up with economic incentives to offset harsh US sanctions [File: Atta Kenare/AFP]