Biden won’t lift sanctions, only “ask” allies to ease pressure on Iran
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He stated this position hours after Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared that the US must lift sanctions before Iran meets its commitments under the nuclear accords.
Biden and his aides have begun mapping out the new administration’s policies for the Middle East and the Iranian question. DEBKAfile’s sources outline five: emerging contours
- Hard pressure to force Iran to place limits on its nuclear program and back off its regional destabilization drives.
- Underpinning Israel’s security, while promoting a peace accord with the Palestinians and the Arab world as a whole.
- Terminating the Yemen and Libyan wars. Plans to revoke the Yemen Houthis’ designation as terrorists.
- Actively advancing human rights in the region.
- Some officials in Washington are reportedly discussing indirect financial aid to Tehran in the fo9rm of IMF backing for coronavirus relief on humanitarian grounds.
The Biden administration’s initial moves point to the goal of ending the Yemen conflict on terms designed to open a pathway to positive nuclear negotiations with Iran. While not budging on sanctions, the administration appears to be using key US allies, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, for meeting the ayatollah’s demand to take the first step towards re-engagement.
This step consisted of three maneuvers:
- Withdrawing US support from the Saudi and Emirati forces fighting the Iran-backed Houthi insurgency in Yemen. This support consisted mainly of intelligence for directing their bombers to target.
- Suspending the huge arms transactions with Saudi Arabia pending a review of their destinations and use
- Pausing the deal with the UAE for the delivery of 50 F-35 stealth bombers = also for a review of their intended use. READ MORE https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/5802093227064174023/9191153314477201039
Biden won’t lift sanctions, only “ask” allies to ease pressure on Iran
Biden won’t lift sanctions, only “ask” allies to ease pressure on Iran
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