(New York Times) Somini Sengupta - The UN Security Council on Monday unanimously approved a resolution that creates the basis for lifting international economic sanctions against Iran. The resolution takes effect in 90 days, a time frame that allows Congress to review the agreement. U.S. Ambassador Samantha Power told the Council that sanctions relief would start only when Iran "verifiably" met its obligations under the deal. The EU also approved the Iran nuclear deal on Monday, putting in motion the lifting of its own sanctions.
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