Iran’s parliament approved on Sunday an outline of a bill that would allow the government to implement a historic nuclear deal reached with world powers, the official IRNA news agency wrote.
State TV meanwhile announced that Iran had successfully testÂfired a new longÂrange ballistic missile, the first such test since the nuclear deal was reached in July.
The bill allows the government to withdraw from implementing the agreement if world powers do not lift sanctions, IRNA wrote.
Final approval of the bill is expected later this week after further discussions.
The landmark deal would curb Iran’s nuclear program in return for the lifting of international sanctions. Western nations have long suspected Iran of secretly pursuing nuclear arms, allegations denied by Tehran, which says its nuclear program is for purely peaceful purposes.
“The government should stop its voluntary cooperation in implementation of the deal if the other side fails to remain committed to lifting sanctions,” the bill says.
It says the response should be the same if new sanctions are imposed or previous ones restored. IRNA said 139 lawmakers out of 253 present voted for the bill. The chamber has 290 seats.
