But as Iran and the United States resume indirect talks in Vienna led by the European Union, the Biden administration faces the question of which sanctions exactly are on the table. But the official also said there remained “legitimate sanctions” — which the United States could impose over “terrorism, on human rights violations, on ballistic missiles” or other issues. Iran has pressed hard for a lifting of all sanctions, warning that it may stop negotiations if not. It has also refused direct talks with the United States, forcing European intermediaries to shuttle between separate hotels in Vienna. xSome observers believe Biden was unwilling to invest political capital so early on the Iran deal which is fiercely opposed by the rival Republican Party.

Source: The Guardian April 15, 2021 04:31 UTC