Timeline for Implementation of Iran's Nuclear Agreement with Six World Powers

Reuters has published a summary of the timeline for the implementation of the "Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action" (JCPOA) that Iran and six world powers agreed upon on Tuesday, July 14. No specific date has been set for the commencement of these executive actions, and according to the agreement, this timeline begins "from the end of negotiations." Finalization of the agreement: Iran and the six world powers will sign and approve the JCPOA. This plan will be sent to the United Nations Security Council for approval and ratification without delay. The European Union will quickly approve the UN Security Council resolution that will be prepared based on this plan. Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will review and establish practical ways to meet all transparency-related conditions and prepare for implementation. Compliance with the agreement: 90 days after the UN Security Council resolution is approved, or as agreed by both parties, an earlier date will be determined. The signatories of the JCPOA will take necessary actions and preparations to fulfill their commitments. Iran will notify the IAEA in a timely manner about the implementation of the Additional Protocol of the Non-Proliferation Treaty, which means increased inspections of nuclear facilities, so that it can be executed from the start of the agreement. Iran will fulfill its commitments regarding its past nuclear activities. The EU will implement the lifting of sanctions related to Iran's nuclear activities simultaneously with the IAEA's confirmation of Iran's compliance during this period and coinciding with the time of the agreement's execution. The President of the United States will issue an order to lift sanctions on Iran, which will take effect from the start of the agreement. Implementation of the agreement: This will occur when the IAEA confirms that Iran has fulfilled its commitments regarding its nuclear program. The EU will lift or suspend sanctions related to Iran's nuclear program. The details of these items are mentioned in Annex II of the agreement. The US government will end sanctions on Iran related to the nuclear program. These items are also mentioned in Annex II of the agreement. The United Nations will also halt its sanctions against Iran. Transitional period: This will occur eight years after compliance with the agreement, or based on the report of the IAEA Director-General confirming that all nuclear materials and activities in Iran are for peaceful purposes, which may happen earlier. The EU will end all remaining sanctions against Iran. The US government will also lift or amend remaining sanctions against Iran and will change its laws in this regard. Iran will approve the Additional Protocol related to increased inspections of nuclear activities. Conclusion of the agreement: This will occur ten years after compliance, provided that none of the UN sanctions remain in place. The UN will confirm the conclusion of the JCPOA with the adoption of a resolution. The Security Council will no longer investigate or act regarding Iran's nuclear activities or will close the case altogether.