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22:58, 04-Jul-2018
Iran to stick to nuclear deal despite US withdrawal: president
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22:57, 07-Jul-2018
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Wednesday reassured his country's intention to stick to the Iran nuclear deal despite the withdrawal by the United States.
Rouhani made the comments during a state visit to the Austrian capital Vienna, where he was welcomed with military honors and greeted by his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (3rd R) and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen (not seen) hold a comittee lateral meeting at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria for an official visit, July 4, 2018. /VCG Photo
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani (3rd R) and Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen (not seen) hold a comittee lateral meeting at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna, Austria for an official visit, July 4, 2018. /VCG Photo
"What the Americans have done was against all agreements, against peace and against stability," he said, adding that the deal was unanimously backed by the United Nations Security Council, and has continued support from the European Union (EU) including Austria.
Trump's administration announced its withdrawal from the deal in May, saying it was “defective at its core”.
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International reaction has been swift – both in support of and against the decision.
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Eariler Wednesday, China reinforced its firm support of the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA).
China has called on all relevant parties to assume a responsible attitude, bear the long-term interests and overall picture in mind, stay committed to the political and diplomatic solutions, properly handle differences and come back to the right track of continuing with their efforts to implement the JCPoA as soon as possible.
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(With input from Xinhua News Agency)