EU energy officials to visit Iran in February

The European Commission will undertake a first ‘technical assessment mission’ in February to explore energy ties with Iran following the lifting of international sanctions, European Climate and Energy Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said on Sunday. Late on Saturday, the European Union, the United Nations and the United States lifted sanctions…

Switzerland releases Iran’s frozen cash

Switzerland freed up money from Iran that was frozen in Swiss bank accounts after sanctions imposed against the Islamic Republic were lifted. A sum of $11.8 million had been stopped from leaving Switzerland after being frozen between 2007 and 2012, as part of a sanctions programme against Iran to attempt…