In a statement, France, Germany, the UK and the EU jointly expressed “deep concern over Iran’s announcements and actions in contradiction with its commitments under the JCPOA”. They further announced that they would “continue to support the JCPOA and strongly urge[d] Iran to reverse all activities that are inconsistent with its commitments under the JCPOA and to refrain from any further steps. They call[ed] on Iran to cooperate with the IAEA on all relevant matters, including safeguards issues”.