Accord signed over Iran’s nuclear program is divided into a series of “voluntary measures” by Iran, Western nations.
By HENRY ROMEgeneva iran talks oct 15 370(photo credit: REUTERS)
The agreement signed over Iran’s nuclear program is divided into a series of “voluntary measures” by Iran and Western nations. While Iran is permitted to continue enriching uranium to the 3.5 percent level, it has agreed to:• Not enrich uranium above 5%, and neutralize or convert to other uses its existing 20% enriched uranium • Not increase its net stockpile of low-enriched uranium • Not make progress on enrichment capabilities, such as installing additional centrifuges, and not conduct testing or fueling at its Arak heavy-water reactor• Provide daily access to International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors and details about each nuclear facilities’ operationsIn response, the P5+1 nations, in order to release about $7 billion of revenue, agreed to:• Suspend sanctions on auto parts, petrochemical exports, gold and other precious metals, and not impede Iran’s efforts to sell crude oil • Allow the supply and installation of airplane parts to increase safety of Iranian aircraft • Not pass new sanctions in the UN, the EU, or, with caveats, the US
