US criticises Iran nuclear work amid talks breakIranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who has called for an end to US sanctions, chairs a cabinet meeting on Aug 8, 2021. WASHINGTON: The United States on Monday voiced alarm over Iranian production of uranium metal reported by the UN nuclear watchdog as it urged the clerical state to return to talks. The State Department said the United States has seen the latest report to members by the International Atomic Energy Agency and believed that Iran "has no credible need to produce uranium metal." "We have made clear that continued nuclear escalations beyond JCPOA limits are unconstructive and inconsistent with a return to mutual compliance," State Department spokesman Ned Price said. "Iran should cease its nuclear escalations and return to negotiations toward full implementation of the JCPOA in good faith."

Source: Bangkok Post August 17, 2021 00:00 UTC