[83156] European powers explore easing sanctions on Iran in exchange for steps on nuclear program
[83156] European powers explore easing sanctions on Iran in exchange for steps on nuclear program
Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy have announced that they are willing to consider lifting sanctions on Iran if it takes significant steps regarding its nuclear program, a move that is drawing opposition from officials in Israel.
Possibility of easing sanctions on Iran: Europe sets conditions
In a joint nighttime move, the powers of Great Britain, France, Germany, and Italy announced that they would agree to lift sanctions on Iran, provided that the Islamic Republic takes concrete steps regarding its nuclear program, as reported by Asaf Rosenzweig, Big World News.
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