The four European powers said Monday they would agree to lift sanctions on Iran if it takes verifiable steps on its nuclear program. Israel cautioned that the terms are insufficient and that it is preparing for independent action to preserve its security.
The joint statement from France, the UK, Germany, and Italy — described by The Zioneer as the fourth European power to line up behind the US-led framework — comes on the heels of Friday's Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding breakthrough between the US and Iran. In the statement, the four nations expressed readiness to lift relevant sanctions 'in exchange for verifiable Iranian steps' on its nuclear program.
This follows The Zioneer's earlier reporting from early Monday (02:21 Jerusalem) that the same four powers had issued a statement endorsing the US-Iran deal. Today's message appears to be a more detailed formulation of that position, explicitly tying sanctions relief to observable progress.
Israel, which has not been a party to the negotiations, has already ordered the IDF to prepare for independent military action, as The Zioneer reported on Friday. Defense Minister Katz has stated that Israel will not withdraw from security zones in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza, and northern Samaria. The Israeli assessment, per the message, is that the European conditions are 'not sufficient' to address Tehran's nuclear ambitions and regional proxy networks.
5 developments
- DevelopingJapan signals readiness to join European sanctions relief on Iran
- DevelopingE4 powers welcome US-Iran MOU, urge swift Strait of Hormuz reopening
- DevelopingUS pushes to normalize emerging Iran deal; Israeli conditions spelled out
- StrongUS VP Vance lays out conditions for easing Iran sanctions: nuclear halt, end to terror funding
Source and signal
- Internal intake