Russia, U.S. Bridging Differences over Iran "Snap-Back" Sanctions

(AP) George Jahn - Moscow and Washington are close to agreement on a formula that bridges differences over U.S. demands to quickly re-impose UN sanctions on Iran if Tehran violates its commitments under a nuclear deal, officials said Tuesday. France's ambassador to Washington Gerard Araud said Tuesday that no structure was yet in place for snapping back sanctions, but the basic premise would entail a majority vote of the five permanent Security Council members rather than the usual rule of consensus.


2015-05-27 00:00:00

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