The US appears poised to lift at least some sanctions against Iran, possibly as early as January.
Secretary of State John Kerry said in a letter to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Iran is fulfilling its obligations under the nuclear agreement in what he calls a “transparent” and “verifiable” way, and that “suspension of sanctions … is appropriate”.
The letter also says Iran has not engaged in covert activities that could significantly advance its nuclear weapons programme.
The committee’s top Democrat, Maryland Senator Ben Cardin, said at a hearing on Thursday that it appears that sanctions relief could start as early as January, not in the spring as first expected.
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