Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday morning that sanctions on its oil exports have been lifted and will remain suspended throughout negotiations. The ministry also stated that enriched uranium will not leave Iran, according to official Iranian reports.
Iran's Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that sanctions on its oil exports have been lifted and will remain suspended for the duration of ongoing negotiations, according to Iranian state-linked reports. The ministry further stated that enriched uranium will not leave Iran — reaffirming Tehran's long-standing position that no enriched material will be shipped abroad as part of any nuclear arrangement.
This morning's announcement follows a series of reports this week on the implementation phase of a reported US-Iran understanding. As The Zioneer reported on Wednesday night (since updated), Iran's central bank governor said funds from resumed oil sales will be held by the central bank. Earlier, on Wednesday evening, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman asserted that the US had committed to removing all types of sanctions, with a timeline to be set in upcoming talks. A Tuesday report indicated that oil exports had already resumed under the emerging deal.
The ministry's statement offers no timeline for how long sanctions relief will remain in force before a final agreement is signed. It also leaves open the relationship between the oil sanctions waiver and progress on curbing Iran's nuclear program — a key point of contention in talks with the US and the broader international community.
2 developments
- DevelopingOil exports resume as Iran confirms deal with the United States
- DevelopingIran confirms nuclear talks framework upholds enrichment and stockpile retention rights
- StrongIran's Central Bank Chief Says Funds From Oil Sales Will Be Under Bank's Control
- StrongIran further clarifies nuclear stance: Hormuz management to shift, enriched uranium deferred
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