The Iranian protesters in Tehran and other cities carried placards which read
"Trump, you are talking nonsense".
They also chanted "Death to America", "Death to Israel" and "We fight, we die,
but we do not accept any compromise."
The Iranians' show of unity came following Trump’s pullout from the Joint
Comprehensive Plan of Action on Tuesday and his announcement that the US would
re-impose nuclear sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
In a relevant development on Wednesday, Iranian students and lawmakers took to
the Azadi Square in the capital Tehran, setting fire to US flags and shouting
anti-US slogans.
Iranian lawmakers also set the Stars and Stripes ablaze at an open session of
the parliament and burnt symbolic copies of the nuclear agreement.
US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will no longer remain
part of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and promised to re-impose the
highest level of economic sanctions against Iran in response to Tehran's
development of its nuclear program.
After Trump's declaration, President Rouhani said he has ordered his atomic
chief to stay on alert to resume suspended nuclear activities, stressing that
Tehran will stay in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with other
signatories if only other parties to the deal ensure all its interests and
economic merits.
While stressing that Trump's decision was a historical experience for Iran,
Rouhani noted that the US president has a history of undermining international
treaties. Rouhani also noted that Iran would remain in the nuclear deal without
the US' presence for the next few weeks to see results of negotiations with
Europeans.
Rouhani added that he has ordered the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI)
to be prepared for resuming nuclear enrichment at the industrial level.
"I have ordered AEOI to go ahead with adequate preparations to resume enrichment
at the industrial level without any limit," he said.
He further added that from now on everything depends on Iran's national
interests.
"Trump's decision was the beginning of a psychological war against Iran, our
heroic people will not be affected by this psychological attack," said Rouhani.
Rouhani also noted that from now on the JCPOA is between Iran and the five
remaining countries, but stressed that Iran would stay under the deal if all its
interests are met.
He further noted that the Iranian Foreign Ministry would be negotiating with
European countries, Russia, and China in the coming weeks.
Also, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif responded to Trump's move, referring
to it as "unlawful", while adding that the outcome of further diplomatic efforts
will determine Iran's response.
In response to US persistent violations and unlawful withdrawal from the nuclear
deal, as instructed by President Rouhani, I'll spearhead a diplomatic effort to
examine whether remaining JCPOA participants can ensure its full benefits for
Iran. Outcome will determine our response.
"In response to US persistent violations & unlawful withdrawal from the nuclear
deal, as instructed by President Rouhani, I'll spearhead a diplomatic effort to
examine whether remaining JCPOA participants can ensure its full benefits for
Iran. Outcome will determine our response," he tweeted.
The European Union, France, Britain and Germany have expressed regret over
Trump's decision about the deal.
Iran has on numerous occasions asserted that its nuclear program is merely
peaceful and not meant to make nukes.
Source:FNA