The EU reaffirmed “its strong commitment to and continued support for the JCPOA”, while indicating that “the initiation of uranium enrichment to up to 20 per cent by Iran at the underground Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant… is a very serious development”, “inconsistent with the JCPOA’s clear provisions”, “has potentially severe proliferation implications” and “risks undermining efforts aimed at building upon the existing diplomatic process”. The EU went on to call on “Iran to refrain from further escalation and reverse this course of action without delay”, further praising “President-elect Biden’s positive statements on the JCPOA”.