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EU May Lift Iran Sanctions with Verified Nuclear Deal

4/25/2026

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU could ease Iran sanctions if a comprehensive agreement is reached.
EU officials said any sanction relief will depend on a verified comprehensive agreement.
European Council President Antonio Costa warned sanction relief is premature.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said relief requires verified de-escalation and changes in Iran’s nuclear threat and domestic repression.

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the EU could ease Iran sanctions if a comprehensive agreement is reached.
EU officials said any sanction relief will depend on a verified comprehensive agreement.
European Council President Antonio Costa warned sanction relief is premature.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said relief requires verified de-escalation and changes in Iran’s nuclear threat and domestic repression.