(8 May 2019) Germany expressed "great concern" on Wednesday at Iran's threat to resume higher enrichment of uranium, and called for further escalation to be avoided.
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said that "we have learned of Iran's announcement with great concern and we will look at this very closely now".
He said Berlin wants to hold on to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, which the US unilaterally withdrew from last year, and is in talks with the remaining parties.
Maas added that "all steps must be avoided that could endanger regional stability and security".
Iran's president said the Islamic Republic will keep its excess enriched uranium and heavy water, setting a 60-day deadline for new terms for its nuclear deal.
Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday that if that deadline passes without better terms, Iran will begin higher enrichment of uranium.
He made the comments in a live address on Wednesday, the anniversary of President Donald Trump pulling America out of the accord.
The 2015 deal saw sanctions on Iran lifted in exchange for limits on its nuclear program.
The US has restored crippling sanctions since withdrawing.

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