In a Saturday statement, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Hassan Firouzabadi listed 16 advantages of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) agreedby Iran and the P5+1 the United States,Britain, China, France, Russia and Germany in the Austrian capital Vienna on July 14, and Resolution 2231 (2015) approved bytheUNSC onJuly 20.
Firouzabadi, however, saidIrans armed forces are profoundly concerned about the possible impacts of the JCPOA and the resolution on Iran's defense capabilities, and about the US officials' misinterpretations of the texts to impose non-nuclear-related sanctions on Iran.
Referring to a positive point of the resolution, he said it asks all governments and regional and international bodies to cooperate in facilitating the implementation of the JCPOA and do not hinder its enforcement.
He further noted that non-military cooperation between Iran and other countries is one of the issues included in the JCPOA that has been neglected by those who criticize it.
The top commander also stressed that the JCPOA and the resolution have recognized Irans right to enrich uranium, which was one of the sticking points between the Islamic Republic and its negotiating partners.
He also considered the removal of anti-Iran sanctions as another positive aspect of the JCPOA.
Under the JCPOA, limits will be put on Irans nuclear activities in exchange for, among other things, the removal of all economic and financial bansagainst the Islamic Republic.
Pointing to another positive point, Firouzabadi said the principle of reciprocity of voluntary commitments has been observed in the JCPOA.
He also praised members of the Iranian negotiating team for their honesty and sustained efforts during the marathon talks.
By Press TV
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