Biden administration waives sanctions
on Iranian civilian nuclear activities
as deal talks hang in balance
Posted By: Ida Lou Pino, 2/6/2022 1:12:17 PM
The Biden administration has waived sanctions related to Iran’s civilian nuclear activities as part of its efforts to bring the regime back into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal – while stressing that the waivers did not equal sanctions relief for Tehran. Secretary of State Antony Blinken signed a waiver that restored the ability of foreign companies and other countries to participate in civilian nuclear and safety projects in Iran without facing U.S. sanction. The Wall Street Journal, which first reported the development on Friday, reported that the waivers are aimed at turning Iran’s heavy-water Arak reactor into a less-dangerous light-water reactor,
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Whew! This is a big relief! I've always been deathly afraid of being incinerated by a military nuke - - but it wouldn't be quite so bad to be incinerated by a civilian nuke.