Iranian envoy says it's now Europe's turn to fulfill commitmentsNovember 20, 2018 - 12:05 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Terming U.S. sanctions against Iran as 'unfair', Iranian Ambassador to Italy Hamid Bayat said "The U.S. intends to target our country's dignity. We have fulfilled out commitments and now it is Europe's turn (to do so)," IRNA reports. In an interview with the Italian newspaper Il Messaggero, Bayat was asked if the sanctions would affect Iran's international relations particularly its ties with the European Union. The envoy said that would depend on the EU's performance. "The EU has played a prominent role in shaping the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) and Iran has been fully compliant with its commitments under the deal as verified in 13 reports of the International Atomic Energy Organization," he said. Unfortunately, he said, the United States - even before U.S. President Donald Trump announced his country's withdrawal from the JCPoA - and European states failed to fully comply with their commitments under the deal. Now Iran expects European states, the EU in particular, to fulfill their obligations in the wake of the U.S. exit from the multilateral international deal which is part of the UN Security Council resolution 2231, the ambassador said. "We are aware that the EU is working on a mechanism in order to continue its trade and commercial ties with Iran. The stands taken by Mogherini (EU foreign policy chief) in support of the JCPoA are good and we appreciate it. But we are still awaiting to see these statements translated into deeds," Bayat said. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |