Iran on collision course with the west over nuclear deal

IRAN: TEHRAN WARNS OF ‘APPROPRIATE RESPONSE’ TO US OVER OIL TANKER Tehran has also accelerated tensions with US after refusing to negotiate the transfer of an Iranian tanker. Iran has vowed

to further breach terms of the nuclear deal starting from tomorrow. The deal signed by major world nations including the UK, Russia and France aims to curb Iran’s nuclear capabilities in

return for sanction relief. RELATED ARTICLES The treaty had already been undermined after US President Donald Trump pulled out of the landmark deal lasy year and imposed “maximum pressure”

on Iranian oil exports. Tehran has since retaliated and increased its levels of Uranium - a chemical used in the process of making nuclear weapons. Tehran has called on world powers

including the European Union to reset the terms of the deal. French President Emmanuel Macron has tried to ease tensions and has floated the idea of offering Iran around $15 billion in

credit lines until the end of this year if Tehran comes fully back into compliance with its 2015 nuclear deal. Iran has threatened to further undermine the nuclear deal (Image: REUTERS)

Iranian foreign minister Javad Zarif said: “I am going to inform (European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini) in a couple of hours about Iran’s decision that will be implemented

on Friday. “Of course these steps are reversible if the EU fulfils its promises to salvage the deal.” The British Foreign office has called Iran’s decision to speed up its levels of uranium

enrichment “deeply concerning”. The Foreign Office said in a statement: “Iran’s plan to suspend limits on nuclear research and development is deeply concerning. Iran foreign minister Javad

Zarif (Image: REUTERS) “This third step away from its commitments under the nuclear deal is particularly disappointing at a time when we and our European and international partners are

working hard to de-escalate tensions with Iran.” Tensions between Iran and the US have also soared after Tehran refused to enter into negotiations with Washington in order to hand an Iranian

tanker. The Adrian Darya 1 vessel had been accused of transferring 2.1 million barrels of Iranian oil to Syria - something Tehran has denied. The tanker was temporarily held off Gibraltar

with the help of the Royal Marines after it was suspected of violating EU sanctions. Emmanuel Macron has proposed a solution to ease tensions (Image: GETTY) It was released last month by

Gibraltar. Brian Hook, head of the department’s Iran Action Group, had made initial contact with captain of the vessel in order to seize control over it. Mr Hook told the Financial Times the

US is ”working very closely with the maritime community to disrupt and deter illicit oil exports”. It is claimed the US had offered several million dollars to impound the vessels. READ

MORE: MACRON RISKS INFURIATING TRUMP AS HE OFFERS TEHRAN $15BILLION Boris Johnson and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu (Image: GETTY) This prompted a stern response by Iranian Iran’s

Foreign Minister who accused the US of “outright blackmail”. Meanwhile US President Trump has sought to ease tensions and has opened the door for talks with the Iranian President Hassan

Rouhani at the United Nations summit in New York on September 25. Asked about the possibility of meeting the Iranian leader, Mr Trump said: “Sure, anything’s possible. They would like to be

able to solve their problem.” Earlier today Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu met in London as discussed ways to curb Iran’s nuclear threat. DON'T MISS

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RIGHT' TO TWEET IRAN MISSILE PHOTO [VIDEO] RELATED ARTICLES Iran and the UK military power compared (Image: EXPRESS) A Downing Street spokesman said: “Both prime ministers agreed on the

need to prevent Iran getting a nuclear weapon and stop wider destabilising Iranian behaviour. ”The Prime Minister stressed the need for dialogue and a diplomatic solution.” Israel had

previously favoured a more aggressive approach to the increased tensions in the Gulf. Mr Netanyahu said prior to his London visit: “This is not the time to hold talks with Iran, this is the

time to increase the pressure on Iran.”