Iraqchi in Vienna: Sanctions Must Be Lifted on the Day of Agreement Implementation

The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister, who arrived in Vienna on Wednesday, April 21, to begin a new round of negotiations between Iran and the P5+1, told reporters that "the focus of the Iranian negotiators in this round of negotiations will be on the issue of sanctions." He also added that "sanctions must be lifted on the day of the agreement's implementation." According to ISNA, Abbas Iraqchi, after arriving in Vienna, also responded to a question from a reporter regarding the draft proposal known as the "Review of the Iran Nuclear Agreement," which was recently approved by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and its potential effects on negotiations. This proposal relates to granting more authority to the U.S. Congress regarding the final nuclear agreement with the Islamic Republic. If finally approved, this proposal would give critics of the nuclear negotiations with Iran in the U.S. Congress more power to impose stricter measures. Mr. Iraqchi, referring to this proposal, said: "As we return to negotiations this week, we will certainly seek clarification from the U.S. delegation on this matter and demand precise and clear information from them regarding the details related to the lifting of sanctions." He emphasized that "this issue is an internal matter for the U.S." and warned about "its consequences on negotiations and creating serious doubts about the good faith of the American side." According to IRNA, Abbas Iraqchi emphasized after arriving in Vienna that "what has been agreed upon and is certain for us is that all economic and financial sanctions must be lifted on the day the agreement is implemented." Iraqchi added: "Of course, how this will be done considering the various sanctions that exist in the European Union, the U.S., and the Security Council is a matter that needs to be discussed now." The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister also mentioned the drafting of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), stating: "After the discussions we had in Lausanne and the solutions reached in the negotiations leading to Lausanne, the work of drafting these solutions with all its details will start today, which is certainly a difficult task." A senior member of the Iranian nuclear negotiating team stated: "We will be in Vienna for three days, and then a decision will be made about continuing the sessions." The Iranian negotiating team, led by Abbas Iraqchi, which arrived in Vienna early Wednesday, is scheduled to return to Tehran on Friday. The Iranian negotiating team will travel to New York on Sunday, accompanied by Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian Foreign Minister, to continue negotiations there. In this context, members of parliament have set conditions for the negotiating team: enrichment should not be limited. The new round of nuclear negotiations; economic hopes and concerns. Afkham: The position and explanations of the negotiators are the same as Iran's position paper. Changing the playing field of "proxy wars"; war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; the responsibility of opponents and the possibility of radicalization of Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amidst the Iranian crisis. Two weeks after a complete blackout, the time for reconnecting the internet in Iran is still "uncertain." The shadow of war over Tehran; "Trump is looking for decisive military options against Iran." Trump says if the Islamic Republic attempts to assassinate him, it will be "wiped off the face of the earth." A senior U.S. official: The Trump administration is closely monitoring the case of Reza Valizadeh. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amidst the Iranian crisis.