UK, France, Germany and Italy signal readiness to lift sanctions on Iran

UK, France, Germany and Italy signal readiness to lift sanctions on Iran The leaders of Germany, Italy, France and the United Kingdom said they are prepared to lift sanctions on Iran if Tehran takes “clear, verifiable steps” regarding its nuclear programme. In a joint statement, the four countries said that “Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon”, adding that they were ready to work with the United States, Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency to achieve that goal. The statement came as diplomatic effo