The French President Emmanuel Macron described Iran’s fourth step in withdrawing from the nuclear agreement as “dangerous” and said: “I think that for the first time, Iran has decided in an explicit and blunt manner to leave the JCPOA (nuclear) agreement, which marks a profound shift.”

In a press conference in China, Macron told the reporters: “I will have discussions in the coming days, including with the Iranians, and we must collectively draw the consequences.”

Iran announced on Wednesday that it has begun injecting uranium gas into its IR-6 centrifuges which will allow Iran to enrich higher-grade uranium.

“A return to normal can only take place if the United States and Iran agree to reopen a sort of trust agenda and dialogue,” Macron said. He added that he will discuss the matter with President Trump.

In recent months, President Macron has criticized President Trump’s decision to leave the JCPOA and has also asked Iran repeatedly to negotiate over its missile program and activities in the region.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov once again called on Iran to fulfill its commitments to the nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

On Wednesday, the president of the Islamic Republic, Hassan Rouhani tweeted: Iran’s 4th step in reducing its commitments under the JCPOA by injecting gas to 1044 centrifuges begins today. Thanks to US policy and its allies, Fordow will soon be back to full operation.