Iran suspend its uranium enrichment program with levels of 20 per cent on Monday, January 20, 2014 . The move is part of the nuclear agreement as agreed between the West and Iran in the past year .
" This is a step forward . However , we did not hesitate to return the sanctions if Iran violates the agreement , " said a statement issued by the White House , as quoted by the Washington Post , Tuesday ( 21/01/2013 ) .
Nuclear agreement between the West and Iran is only a six -month term . Both sides said the agreement could be the entrance to a more permanent deal .
" This is an important day to bring Iran's nuclear program is peaceful run , " said the High Representative of the European Union ( EU ) Catherine Ashton .
Western countries accuse Iran of developing nuclear weapons ambitions . The West argued that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes does not require uranium to levels of up to 20 percent .
