Iran president hails lifting of sanctions

Iran president hails lifting of sanctions

President Hassan Rouhani has hailed lifting of sanctions against Iran saying the Islamic Republic has opened a new chapter in its ties with the world.

President Rouhani said that the official announcement of the implementation of JCPOAhas desecuritized Iran’s nuclear case. He also went on to say that the move has led to removal of the “cruel” sanctions against Iran, while establishing the nuclear rights of the Islamic Republic

Implementation of JCPOA will pave the way for Iran’s economy to be reintegrated into the global economy, the president noted.

Rouhani added that JCPOA is the outcome of wisdom and determination of a nation that opposes war and violence and has chosen the path of negotiation and logic.

President Rouhani pointed out that the Islamic Republic reached the agreement with the world through “professional and complicated” negotiations while maintaining its strength and dignity.

“Implementation of JCPOA does not harm any country. Iran's friends are happy and its rivals must not be worried. We are not a threat against any government and nation,” President said, adding “While being fully ready to safeguard Iran’s sovereignty, we are the messenger of peace, stability and security in the region and across the world.”

Earlier on Saturday, European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini  andIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made the announcement during a joint press conference in the Austrian capital Vienna. This came hours after the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed Tehran’s commitment to the JCPOA.


The remarks come as JCPOA agreement is being described by political analysts and experts as a victory of Iranian diplomacy on international arena. 

It is necessary to mention that Iran has announced to maintain amicable ties since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran under wise leadership of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic.

 Revolution has resulted in progress of Iran and has helped restore the rights of entire Muslim and oppressed nations.

 

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