The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was concluded between Iran and the E3+3 (China, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, United States). In the preface of the JCPOA, the agreement noted that the parties “anticipate that full implementation of this JCPOA will positively contribute to regional and international peace and security.”

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Representatives of the E.U., P5+1, and Iran before the formal announcement of the agreement concluding the Iranian nuclear negotiations. July 14, 2015