Iran has criticized the three European countries for their joint remarks about Iran in the talks to restore the nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanani said today at a press conference, “The three European countries who are members of the JCPOA should not take an unconstructive path. Iran is ready to cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the direction to remove the fabricated and unreal image in regard to its peaceful nuclear activities.” 

Kanani continued, “An agreement is a two-sided path. The expectation is for the opposing side to act constructively, like Iran.” 

Kanani’s comments came in response to the United Kingdom, France and Germany's latest statements regarding the JCPOA. The three issued a joint statement on Saturday saying that they have “serious doubts” about Iran's intention to return to the accord. They said that considering Iran’s “failure” to accept the deal presented, they will hold consultations on how best to deal with “Iran’s continued nuclear escalation.” The United States, Russia and China plus Iran are the other members of the JCPOA.