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| http://delaney.house.gov/news/press-releases/delaney-leads-letter-to-president-of-the-french-senate-on-upcoming-visit-to-iran | Delaney Leads Letter to President of the French Senate on Upcoming Visit to Iran | 2015-12-18 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Democrat | House | MD | John Delaney | D000620 | delaney.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON -Congressman John K. Delaney led a letter to the President of the French Senate, Gerard Larcher, on his upcoming visit to Iran. The letter asks Monsieur Larcher to reiterate to the Iranian leadership that the international community is united in requiring Tehran to uphold its responsibilities under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), including removing over two-thirds of Irans centrifuges and reducing its enriched uranium stock by 98%, before it will receive sanction relief. The text of the letter is below: Dear Monsieur Le President & Members of the French Delegation: We write to you today with regard to your upcoming trip to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials, including Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani and President Hassan Rouhani. We very much appreciate the role of the Government of France in helping to bring Iran to the negotiating table and to reach a historic agreement to stop Irans nuclear weapons program. The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was the result of years of negotiations, and we are acutely aware of the critical work performed by Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius toward its completion. Even though the agreement has several flaws, the international community must now be vigilant and steadfast in holding Iran accountable to fulfilling its commitments. In that spirit, we urge you during your visit to make clear to Irans leaders that before sanctions can be lifted and businesses can re-enter the Iranian market, they must first uphold their responsibilities under the JCPOA. This includes, among other steps, removing over two-thirds of Irans centrifuges and reducing its enriched uranium stock by 98%. As you know, until the IAEA certifies Iranian compliance, Tehran cannot receive sanctions relief. We the international community, led by the United States, France, and other major powers committed to global security must first ensure that Iran fully complies with its obligations. We appreciate your attention to this matter and wish you success in delivering this important message to Irans leaders of our nations shared resolve in preventing them from acquiring a nuclear arms capability. Sincerely, Rep. John K. Delaney Rep. Joseph P. Kennedy Rep. Beto ORourke ## | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |