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“Since last year, many countries have contacted us, and we have also conducted a series of negotiations with a number of countries. Of course we will sell more than we buy,” said Khatami, as reported by Sputnik on Monday (19/10/2020).
He also noted Iran’s achievements in the military field, even though the country is under sanctions. According to him, Tehran’s enemies acknowledge that Iran is a “missile force” which is drawing attention to itself and is also one of the leading countries in drone development.
The lifting of the arms embargo on Iran itself is part of the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.See graphic: Iran Is Ready To Buy And Sell Arms After The Embargo Has Ended)
The agreement reached with China, France, Germany, Russia, Britain, the United States (US), Germany and the European Union (EU) requires Iran to reduce its nuclear program and severely reduce its uranium reserves in exchange for sanctions relief, including lifting a five-year arms embargo. after the agreement was adopted.
The US had tried to extend this arms embargo, but their efforts met with resistance. Washington then turned to unilateral steps to respond to the lifting of this embargo.
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that Washington is ready to impose sanctions on any individual or entity that contributes to the supply or sale of arms with Iran. (Also read: Iran: The Arms Embargo is lifted, We Can Buy More Weapons)
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