US President Barack Obama says Washington recognizes Iran’s “right to peaceful nuclear energy” in his Nowruz message to congratulate Iranians on the eve of the Persian calendar New Year.
“We recognize Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear energy consistent with Iran’s nuclear obligations,” Obama said in the video message posted on Saturday, in reference to the nuclear deal between Iran and the global powers.
Based on it, Iran agreed to restrict certain aspects of its nuclear energy in return for the removal of certain economic sanctions.
The US president said Iran’s commitment to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), means Tehran wants “to assure the world that its nuclear program is and will remain for peaceful purposes.”
‘Mutual respect’
Obama also spoke about “how we might open a new window and begin a new relationship between our countries.”
“Now for the first time in decades, there’s a chance for a different…