Britain refuses Israel to back out from Iran Nuclear Deal
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LONDON - Prime Minister Theresa May has told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Britain remains “firmly committed” to the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran.
In a telephone call on Monday, May and Netanyahu discussed security cooperation, bilateral trade, and the Iran nuclear deal, according to a statement issued by 10 Downing Street.
“They discussed Iran, with the Prime Minister noting the importance of the nuclear deal with Iran which has neutralized the possibility of the Iranians acquiring nuclear weapons for more than a decade,” the statement said.
The deal, known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), was struck in July 2015 between Iran and the P5+1 group-- the US, Britain, France, Russia and China plus Germany. The two sides began implementing the accord in January the next year.
Netanyahu, whose regime is believed to possess the only nuclear arsenal in the Middle East, has repeatedly made unfounded accusations that Iran has been seeking to develop nuclear weapons. Tehran has strongly denied the allegations.
“The Prime Minister said the UK remains firmly committed to the deal and that we believe it is vitally important for regional security,” the statement said.
“The Prime Minister said it was important that the deal is carefully monitored and properly enforced, and that both sides deliver on their commitments,” the statement noted.
May’s remarks are also in contrary to the opinion of US President Donald Trump who has publicly criticized the nuclear agreement, calling it “one of the worst deals I've ever seen.”
According to reports, Trump is expected to “decertify” the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran this week, while quietly encouraging Congress not to reimpose sanctions that could unravel the landmark deal.
