US urged to lift, waive sanctions outlined in Iran deal

Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Undersecretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, has urged the US to lift or waive its sanctions outlined in the 2015 Iranian nuclear deal or the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

I echo the Secretary-General’s appeal to the United States to lift or waive its sanctions outlined in the plan, extend the waivers with regard to the trade in oil with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and to once again facilitate nuclear-related activities consistent with the plan and the resolution, DiCarlo told a Security Council briefing on Wednesday regarding the implementation of the Resolution 2231.

Security Council Resolution 2231 was a July 20, 2015 resolution endorsing the JCPOA on the nuclear program of Iran, reports Xinhua news agency.

It sets out an inspection process and schedule while also preparing for the removal of UN sanctions against Iran.

The 15 nations on the Security Council unanimously endorsed the resolution, which had been negotiated by the permanent members of the UN Security Council – China, France, Russia, the UK, and the US – plus Germany, the European Union, and Iran.

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