Parameters Of Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action
Following lengthy negotiations in Switzerland between the P5+1 countries and Iran, it was announced on 2 April 2015 that the key parameters of a Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding Iran's nuclear programme had been agreed, which could eventually result in the lifting of UN, US and EU sanctions against Iran.
Iran has committed to:
- a reduction in the number of its installed centrifuges;
- the conversion of the Fordow facility from an enrichment site into a nuclear, physics and technology centre;
- restrictions on the enrichment of uranium at the Natanz facility;
- inspections under the auspices of the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA).
Importantly, there is no immediate relief from any US, EU or UN sanctions, save as already provided under the JPOA up to 30 June 2015. Any further relief will take effect only after the IAEA has verified that Iran has complied with its commitments. Copies of a statement issued jointly by the EU and Iran, and a guidance note published by the US, can be downloaded from the links set out below.
