UN Secretary-General: The People of Iran Should Benefit from the Nuclear Agreement

On Wednesday, July 30, the UN Secretary-General called on global powers to ensure that the historic nuclear agreement with Tehran brings "tangible benefits for the people of Iran." Iranian leaders have repeatedly complained that Tehran has not been able to benefit sufficiently from the lifting of sanctions, particularly citing problems with banking transactions that hinder investment and money transfers. On the first anniversary of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) aimed at resolving Iran's nuclear program, Ban Ki-moon urged all negotiating parties to fulfill their commitments to implement the agreement. According to Reuters, he stated in a press release: "It is very important that the JCPOA provides benefits for all parties, including tangible benefits for the people of Iran." Many UN and international sanctions against Iran were lifted last December after Tehran fulfilled its commitments; however, Iran remains under military sanctions. In his statement to the Security Council regarding the implementation of the remaining sanctions and restrictions against Iran, he noted that Iran believes it has not yet benefited from the lifting of sanctions. Ban pointed out that Iran is dissatisfied with the US visa issuance restrictions and the seizure of its assets by a court ruling in the US. The United States announced on Monday that the UN Secretary-General exceeded his authority by including Iran's complaints in his report. The Islamic Republic has also called for greater transparency from the US regarding the lifting of sanctions and for banks and financial institutions to be encouraged to cooperate with Tehran. European banks, some of which have been penalized for violating US sanctions against Iran, are cautious about resuming banking transactions with Tehran and seek assurances from Washington that they will not be targeted by sanctions again. US Secretary of State John Kerry stated that banks and financial institutions should not worry about dealing with Iran as long as they conduct the necessary due diligence. In this context, the US Treasury emphasized Iran's "significant benefit" from the lifting of sanctions. A new State Department report on the JCPOA noted that "currency transactions still face restrictions." Zarif stated that the US's performance in implementing the JCPOA is poor. The US and Russia criticized the UN Secretary-General's report on the agreement with Iran. Araqchi mentioned that the negotiating parties agreed on removing obstacles to banking transactions with Iran. Larijani stated that the obstructive actions in the nuclear agreement leave Iran with no option but to confront. The changing landscape of "proxy wars"; the war against the people in the streets of Iran. The first paragraph; the responsibility of the opposition and the possibility of radicalization of Iranian society. The death of the last Mossad representative in Tehran amid the Iran crisis.