EU states launch process against Iran over nuclear violationsBritain, France and Germany decided on the dispute process because they say Iran has repeatedly violated the deal. PARIS - Three EU countries on Tuesday said they were launching a dispute mechanism against Iran under the 2015 nuclear deal, accusing Tehran of repeatedly violating the accord while insisting they remained committed to the agreement. The 2015 nuclear deal -- known as The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) -- has a provision that allows a party to claim significant non-compliance by another party before a joint commission. Iran had intensified sensitive activities to enrich uranium -- which can be used to make a nuclear weapon -- in response to the United States pulling out of the deal in 2018. The United States killed Soleimani in a strike in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, prompting vows of retribution by Iran.

Source: Bangkok Post January 14, 2020 13:18 UTC