Iranian FM warns of consequences of nuke deal violation

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Friday urged the incoming administration of the United States to remain committed to the last year international agreement which put an end to Tehran's nuclear disputes.

Zarif warned that, Iran might consider "other options" in case any party involved in Iran's nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), fails to comply with its commitments, Press TV reported.

He said that Iran has been implementing its part of the bargain, while the U.S., even with the current administration, has not fully implemented its part.

"Iran wants to remain committed to JCPOA provided that everybody else is prepared to do the same," he added.

Following the election of Donald Trump as the new president of the U.S. on Tuesday, Iranian officials have expressed their concerns over the remarks of Trump against Iran's nuclear deal during his campaign.

Trump has said that the nuclear deal sealed by Iran and the world powers in July, 2015 and implemented in January was "the worst deal ever negotiated."

Rouhani said Wednesday that his country expects respect from the U.S. president-elect.

The nuclear agreement between Iran and the world powers, including the outgoing U.S. administration, is a reflection in a UN Security Council Resolution, and it cannot be dismissed by one government's decision, Rouhani said. Endit