EU is ready to lift sanctions against Iran after IAEA verifies the implementation of the nuclear-related measures, the Council of European Union said in a statement.   

“A swift implementation of the voluntary measures by all sides is now key. Iran has to implement its commitments in good faith. For its part, the Council is committed to take the necessary steps and to suspend those EU sanctions as set out in the Joint Plan of Action immediately after the IAEA has verified the implementation of the nuclear-related measures by Iran and on the basis of a recommendation by the High Representative,” the statement reads.  

Besides, the statement welcomed the recent success in nuclear talks between the E3+3 and Iran and endorsed the agreement on a joint action plan reached on 24 November in Geneva.