Iran says Europe is not in a position to criticise Tehran for its military capabilities, and calls on European leaders to normalise economic ties with the Islamic Republic despite US sanctions or face consequences
"Europeans are not in a position to criticise Iran for issues outside the JCPOA," state broadcaster quotes Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif.
The European signatories to the deal - France, Britain and Germany - share the same concerns as the United States over Iran’s ballistic missile programme and regional activities. Iran last month stopped some commitments under the nuclear deal and warned that in 60 days it would scale back more commitments if Europeans fail to shield it against the US sanctions.
Macron said France wanted to make sure Tehran will not get nuclear weapons: "We had an accord until 2025 and we want to go further and have full certainty in the long run... reduce ballistic activity and contain Iran regionally."
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