The result was that this strategy only increased the risk and the threat," Le Drian told the Journal du Dimanche newspaper. "This has to stop because Iran and - I say this clearly - is in the process of acquiring nuclear (weapons) capacity." Biden has said he will return the United States to the deal if Iran resumes strict compliance with it. However, Le Drian said that even if both sides were to return to the deal, it would not be enough. "Tough discussions will be needed over ballistic proliferation and Iran's destabilisation of its neighbours in the region," Le Drian said.

Source: bd News24 January 16, 2021 22:18 UTC