The U.S. lifted sanctions on more than a dozen former Iranian officials and energy firms, an action that comes amid stalled nuclear negotiations
The Biden administration lifted sanctions on more than a dozen former Iranian officials and energy companies, an action that comes amid stalled nuclear negotiations and that U.S. officials say signals Washington’s commitment to easing a broader pressure campaign if Tehran changes its behavior.
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday repealed sanctions against former senior National Iranian Oil Co. officials and several companies involved in shipping and trading petrochemical products. However, the U.S. also levied new sanctions against a group of men and companies that U.S. officials said are helping fund Iran’s blacklisted military unit, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Houthi rebels in Yemen.in nuclear and security talks“These actions demonstrate our commitment to lifting sanctions in the event of a change in status or behavior by sanctioned persons,” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an accompanying statement.
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