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U.S. Sanctions Relief Part of Proposed Iran Nuclear Deal
A proposed U.S.-Iran nuclear agreement includes sanctions relief valued at approximately $24 billion. The relief form is being debated amid claims it constitutes a payment to end fighting.
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U.S. and Iran includes sanctions relief estimated at $24 billion.
U.S. Treasury. Hawks have described the relief as a payment to Iran to end hostilities, characterizations disputed by supporters of the agreement.
According to reports, the proposed relief involves lifting restrictions that currently block Iranian oil sales and financial transactions. The value of forgone revenue from maintained sanctions forms the basis for the $24 billion figure. U.S. funds are transferred under the proposed terms.
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