By AGGREY MUTAMBOMore by this AuthorA global group of churches is asking the US to ease sanctions on countries deemed national security threats on Washington, as part of efforts to tame the Covid-19 scourge. “In order to strengthen efforts against the pandemic, WCC, ACT Alliance and NCCCUSA jointly appeal to you to lift the crippling sanctions against Iran,” they said referring to financial sanctions imposed on Tehran. The new sanctions now mean firms cannot trade freely with the country without facing penalties from the US. Those sanctions exempt humanitarian and food supplies but difficulties in meeting payments have seen Tehran struggle to purchase key equipment from outside. The council has also been accused, especially during the Cold War era, of being infiltrated by Soviet intelligence agents.

Source: Daily Nation May 05, 2020 13:41 UTC