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'Iran Deserves That We Adopt More Sanctions' - Saudi Foreign Minister

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The statement comes hours after Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that Iran would take measures if other countries break international law in Strait Of Hormuz.

"Regarding the Iranian nuclear program and the historic deal around the program, we have said from the very beginning that the program is weak and does not envision active measures that would prevent Iran from continuing its nuclear program as soon as possible," Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Jubeir said Wednesday after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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The official also noted that restriction of Iran's role in provision of support to terrorism was not considered by the agreement, as well as there were no restrictions of Iran's developments in the sphere of ballistic missiles.

"We believe Iran deserves that we adopt more sanctions against that state," he added.

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The situation in the region started to escalate after Iran's officials promised to close the Straight of Hurmuz.

Responding to the threats, Saudi Arabia's energy adviser said that if Iran closes the Straight of Hurmuz, the UN Security Council is likely to authorize military action.

In early May, Trump announced Washington's pullout from the JCPOA, pledging to reinstate anti-Iranian sanctions, including those preventing other countries from doing business with the Islamic Republic.

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