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Iranian president rejects bill calling for breaches of nuclear agreement

Hassan Rouhani said the bill would harm Iran's diplomatic efforts. Parliamentarians put forward the initiative following the killing of an Iranian nuclear scientist.
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Iran’s president Wednesday dismissed a bill that would reduce Iran’s compliance with international regulations on its nuclear energy program.

On Tuesday, Iranian lawmakers voted for a draft bill that would significantly increase Iran’s nuclear enrichment. The 20% jump would put Iran above the 3.67% enrichment rate Iran agreed to under the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). 

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