(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) The United States Senate has decided not to impose new sanctions on Iran, following Obama administration's efforts to defend a landmark interim nuclear deal.
That was learned from a statement issued by Tim Johnson, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Tuesday, reported Xinhua news agency
"The President and Secretary Kerry have made a strong case for a pause in Congressional action on new Iran sanctions, so I am inclined to support their request and hold off on Committee action for now," said Johnson
The P5+1 group, namely the U.S., Britain, China, France, Russia and Germany, and Iran reached a first-step agreement in late November that scales back Iran's nuclear program, while lifting some of the harsh global sanctions that have crippled Iran's economy
U.S. President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry have since then warned against new sanctions on Iran
The Senate's decision to hold off new sanctions came as Kerry prepares for the next round of talks with Iran on implementing the interim deal and forging a permanent agreement.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.