Iran Faces Years of Uncertainty as it Seeks to Lift Sanctions

The US and international sanctions on Iran are a tangled web of restrictions that will take years to unravel, according to experts. The country hopes to gain further sanctions relief through talks on its nuclear program as part of the next phase of the interim deal.

Sanctions have been imposed by the US, UN, EU, and other countries for decades over Iran's nuclear program, human rights record, and support for groups in the region. The country is now hoping to gain long-term relief from sanctions through talks on its nuclear program.

The UN sanctions are tied to Iran's nuclear program and include an arms embargo, bans on the supply of some nuclear-related materials and technology, and freezes on assets of some companies and individuals.

The US has also imposed numerous sanctions on Iran, including extensive measures against Iranian oil and gas exports. The IRGC is designated as a terrorist organization by Washington, making it difficult to lift sanctions.