China News Service, July 22. According to the Russian Satellite Network, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif arrived in Moscow on the 21st and began his visit to Russia. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said during a meeting with him that the opportunity to retain the "Joint Comprehensive Action Plan" (Iranian Nuclear Agreement) still exists.
Data map: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Photo by reporter Wang Xiujun of China News Service
According to reports, Lavrov said at the beginning of the talks: "We believe that our talks are an important stage in the overall efforts of the remaining parties to the Joint Comprehensive Action Plan to retain this major multilateral diplomatic achievement. We believe that the United States has taken The route to completely destroy this key document and other arms control treaties is destructive in all senses."
Lavrov also said, "Nevertheless, we believe that there is still an opportunity to get the "Joint Comprehensive Action Plan" back on track. At least China and Iran are doing their best to this end." He said that European parties still show Such interest.
On July 14, 2015, Iran and the six countries on the Iranian nuclear issue reached an Iran nuclear agreement. According to the agreement, Iran promised to restrict its nuclear program and the international community will lift sanctions against Iran. In May 2018, the United States announced its withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement, and then gradually restored sanctions against Iran that were suspended due to the agreement.