White House: Iran Nuclear Deal Will Not Immediately Lift Sanctions
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Photo by Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The White House said on Friday a nuclear deal with Iran would not lead to immediate lifting of sanctions.
Ben Rhodes, President Obama’s deputy national security advisor said the framework agreement that Iran and the six powers reached last week to curb Tehran’s nuclear activities, allows for sanctions to be removed over time, not at once.
“With respect to sanctions I think it’s very clear and understood that sanctions relief will be phased,” he said.
The phasing of sanctions runs counter to the stance taken by Iran’s supreme leader and its president, who say sanctions would have to be lifted immediately after the deal’s implementation.
Rhodes said on Friday says he understands the Iranians are emphasizing their interest and desire to achieve sanctions relief in this deal.
“The fact of the matter is we have a framework and the president has said if the details don’t bear out, the agreement that was reached, we’re not going to get a final deal,” Rhodes said.
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