UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (Xinhua) -- UN Undersecretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Wednesday echoed the secretary-general's appeal to the United States to lift or waive its sanctions outlined in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal or Iran deal.
"I echo the secretary-general's appeal to the United States to lift or waive its sanctions outlined in the plan, extend the waivers with regard to the trade in oil with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and to once again facilitate nuclear-related activities consistent with the plan and the resolution," DiCarlo told a Security Council briefing on non-proliferation regarding the implementation of the Resolution 2231.
Security Council Resolution 2231 was a July 20, 2015 resolution endorsing the JCPOA on the nuclear program of Iran. It sets out an inspection process and schedule while also preparing for the removal of United Nations sanctions against Iran. The 15 nations on the Security Council unanimously endorsed the resolution, which had been negotiated by the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council - China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States - plus Germany, the European Union, and Iran.
The United States announced its withdrawal from the Iran deal on May 8, 2018.
DiCarlo called on Iran to resume the temporary technical understanding with the International Atomic Energy Agency without delay, to refrain from taking further steps to reduce its commitments, and to return to full implementation of the plan.
She said that the context for the implementation of the JCPOA and Resolution 2231 has improved considerably since last year.
The continued diplomatic efforts in Vienna, she said, offer a critical opportunity for both the United States and Iran to return to the full and effective implementation of the plan and of the resolution. This would be "a welcome and crucial development."
DiCarlo said it is essential that all member states promote a "conducive environment" and avoid any action that may have a negative impact on these ongoing diplomatic efforts, as well as on regional stability.
