Dossier
Algiers Accords
Coverage of Algiers Accords in the Nexus archive.
- Why are there sanctions on Iran and when could they be lifted?
The US and Western allies have imposed sanctions on Iran for nearly 50 years due to its nuclear program, support for armed groups like Hezbollah and Hamas, and human rights issues. Recent calls for stricter sanctions by Donald Trump highlight ongoing tensions, with negotiations focused on lifting sanctions in exchange for Iran scaling back its nuclear activities.