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Iran Nuclear Agreement

This report discusses the recently finalized Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) that attempts to ensure that Iran's nuclear program can be used for purely peaceful purposes, in exchange for a broad suspension of U.S., European Union (EU), and United Nations sanctions.

Date: July 30, 2015

Creator: Katzman, Kenneth & Kerr, Paul K.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Iran: U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions

The United States has led the international community in imposing economic sanctions on Iran, in an effort to change the government of that country's support of acts of international terrorism, poor human rights record, weapons and missile development and acquisition, role in regional instability, and development of a nuclear program. This report identifies the legislative bases for sanctions imposed on Iran, and the nature of the authority to waive or lift those restrictions.

Date: December 30, 2014

Creator: Rennack, Dianne E.