White House says "maximum pressure" on Iran will continue after uranium breach

Full statement:

"The Iranian regime took action today to increase its uranium enrichment.  It was a mistake under the Iran nuclear deal to allow Iran to enrich uranium at any level.  There is little doubt that even before the deal’s existence, Iran was violating its terms. We must restore the longstanding nonproliferation standard of no enrichment for Iran. The United States and its allies will never allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

Maximum pressure on the Iranian regime will continue until its leaders alter their course of action. The regime must end its nuclear ambitions and its malign behavior."

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo also issued a statement calling on Iran to halt uranium enrichment: "The Trump Administration calls on the international community to restore the longstanding nonproliferation standard of no enrichment for Iran’s nuclear program. Iran has the uncontested ability to pursue peaceful nuclear energy without domestic enrichment."

• Pompeo stressed that the U.S. is committed to negotiating a new and comprehensive deal with Iran, but added that economic pressure and diplomatic isolation will intensify as long as Iran continues its behavior.

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