Paris - The leaders of France, Britain and
Germany warned the United States against taking decisions that
could harm the Iran nuclear deal such as re-imposing sanctions
after US President Donald Trump's decision not to certify the
agreement.
"We encourage the U.S. Administration and Congress to
consider the implications to the security of the U.S. and its
allies before taking any steps that might undermine the JCPOA,
such as re-imposing sanctions on Iran lifted under the
agreement," President Emmanuel Macron, Chancellor Angela Merkel
and Prime Minister Theresa May said in a joint statement.
Trump struck a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement
on Friday in defiance of other world powers, choosing not to
certify that Tehran is complying with the deal and warning he
might ultimately terminate it.
The three leaders, who had agreed prior to Trump's
announcement to have a common position, stressed that they
backed the landmark agreement.
They also said they shared the United States' concerns over
Iran's ballistic missile programme and regional activities and
were ready to work with Washington to address those concerns.
"We stand ready to take further appropriate measures to
address these issues in close cooperation with the U.S. and all
relevant partners," they said.
"We look to Iran to engage in constructive dialogue to stop
de-stabilising actions and work towards negotiated solutions.