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A. Blinken reinstated several waivers canceled under the presidency of Donald Trump
The Biden administration on Friday granted sanctions relief on Iran’s civilian atomic program as talks in Vienna on the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) enter a critical phase.
Negotiators are back in Vienna for what could be a breakthrough session as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reinstated several waivers canceled under President Donald Trump, a senior State Department official said.
“This decision is intended to facilitate discussions to reach an agreement on a mutual return to full implementation of the JCPOA, and to lay the groundwork for ensuring Iran’s early compliance with its nuclear commitments,” the Department of Defense said. state in a notice to Congress.
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