This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It last changed over 40 days ago and won't be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-35336707

The article has changed 14 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 5 Version 6
Iran nuclear deal: 'New chapter' for Tehran as sanctions end Iran nuclear deal: 'New chapter' for Tehran as sanctions end
(35 minutes later)
Iran "has opened a new chapter" in its ties with the world, President Hassan Rouhani said, hours after international nuclear sanctions were lifted.Iran "has opened a new chapter" in its ties with the world, President Hassan Rouhani said, hours after international nuclear sanctions were lifted.
The move came after the international nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, said Iran had complied with a deal designed to prevent it developing nuclear weapons.The move came after the international nuclear watchdog, the IAEA, said Iran had complied with a deal designed to prevent it developing nuclear weapons.
UN, US and EU sanctions have hit Iran hard for years.UN, US and EU sanctions have hit Iran hard for years.
Most Western governments hailed the move but Israel accused Tehran of still seeking to build a nuclear bomb.Most Western governments hailed the move but Israel accused Tehran of still seeking to build a nuclear bomb.
Five key points of the nuclear dealFive key points of the nuclear deal
Will Tehran now get a McDonald's?Will Tehran now get a McDonald's?
Iran frees US citizens in prisoner exchangeIran frees US citizens in prisoner exchange
Who is freed US reporter Jason Rezaian?Who is freed US reporter Jason Rezaian?
"Without an appropriate reaction to every violation, Iran will realise it can continue to develop nuclear weapons, destabilise the region and spread terror," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said."Without an appropriate reaction to every violation, Iran will realise it can continue to develop nuclear weapons, destabilise the region and spread terror," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
US Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Obama administration had moved to lift economic sanctions "on the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism".US Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan said the Obama administration had moved to lift economic sanctions "on the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism".
Before the deal, Iran could have enriched enough uranium to make a nuclear bomb within a matter of weeks, had it so wanted, says the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.Before the deal, Iran could have enriched enough uranium to make a nuclear bomb within a matter of weeks, had it so wanted, says the BBC's Bethany Bell in Vienna.
Now it would take more than a year and it is something international inspectors would see, she says.Now it would take more than a year and it is something international inspectors would see, she says.
Sanctions on IranSanctions on Iran
Nuclear sanctions have been in place since 2006, on top of other sanctions stretching back decades:Nuclear sanctions have been in place since 2006, on top of other sanctions stretching back decades:
A flurry of Iranian economic activity is anticipated:A flurry of Iranian economic activity is anticipated:
What it means for Iran's economy and world marketsWhat it means for Iran's economy and world markets
Mr Rouhani said everyone was happy with the deal, apart from those he described as warmongers in the region - Israel and hardliners in the US Congress.Mr Rouhani said everyone was happy with the deal, apart from those he described as warmongers in the region - Israel and hardliners in the US Congress.
"We Iranians have reached out to the world in a sign of friendliness, and leaving behind the enmities, suspicions and plots, have opened a new chapter in the relations of Iran with the world," he said in a statement to the nation on Sunday morning."We Iranians have reached out to the world in a sign of friendliness, and leaving behind the enmities, suspicions and plots, have opened a new chapter in the relations of Iran with the world," he said in a statement to the nation on Sunday morning.
The lifting of sanctions was "a turning point" for Iran's economy, he added, saying the country needed to be less reliant on oil revenues.The lifting of sanctions was "a turning point" for Iran's economy, he added, saying the country needed to be less reliant on oil revenues.
The prospect of Iran doubling its crude oil exports has contributed to the continuing fall in the oil price. Benchmark Brent crude closed below $29 (£20.3) on Friday.The prospect of Iran doubling its crude oil exports has contributed to the continuing fall in the oil price. Benchmark Brent crude closed below $29 (£20.3) on Friday.
Share prices in Saudi Arabia, the Arab world's largest stock market, fell more than 6% following the lifting of sanctions. Markets Qatar and Dubai also opened down 6% on Sunday.Share prices in Saudi Arabia, the Arab world's largest stock market, fell more than 6% following the lifting of sanctions. Markets Qatar and Dubai also opened down 6% on Sunday.
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Iran's compliance and the lifting of sanctions would contribute to improved regional and international peace and security.EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said Iran's compliance and the lifting of sanctions would contribute to improved regional and international peace and security.
Yukiya Amano, the head of the IAEA, will visit Tehran on Sunday for talks on how to continue monitoring Iran's nuclear programme.Yukiya Amano, the head of the IAEA, will visit Tehran on Sunday for talks on how to continue monitoring Iran's nuclear programme.
The IAEA said it had installed a device at the Natanz plant to monitor Iran's uranium enrichment activities in real time, in order to verify that uranium enrichment levels were kept at up to 3.67% as agreed in the deal with world powers.The IAEA said it had installed a device at the Natanz plant to monitor Iran's uranium enrichment activities in real time, in order to verify that uranium enrichment levels were kept at up to 3.67% as agreed in the deal with world powers.
As part of the deal, Iran had to drastically reduce its number of centrifuges and dismantle a heavy-water reactor near the town of Arak, both of which could be used in creating nuclear weapons.As part of the deal, Iran had to drastically reduce its number of centrifuges and dismantle a heavy-water reactor near the town of Arak, both of which could be used in creating nuclear weapons.
Earlier on Saturday it emerged that Iran had released Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners in an apparent prisoner swap with the United States.Earlier on Saturday it emerged that Iran had released Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian and three other Iranian-American prisoners in an apparent prisoner swap with the United States.
Rezaian, 39, was jailed on charges, including espionage, last November.Rezaian, 39, was jailed on charges, including espionage, last November.
The Washington Post said it was still waiting for details of Rezaian's release as the other prisoners' families waited for further news. Iran's Tasnim news agency said on Sunday that Rezaian and his Iranian wife had left the country, but it is not clear if the three other Americans have left Iran too.
The US said it was offering clemency to seven Iranians being held in the US for sanctions violation.The US said it was offering clemency to seven Iranians being held in the US for sanctions violation.
A fifth American, Matthew Trevithick, was also released on Saturday.A fifth American, Matthew Trevithick, was also released on Saturday.
Iran has always maintained its nuclear programme is peaceful, but opponents of the deal - such as some US Republicans - say it does not do enough to ensure the country cannot develop a nuclear bomb.Iran has always maintained its nuclear programme is peaceful, but opponents of the deal - such as some US Republicans - say it does not do enough to ensure the country cannot develop a nuclear bomb.
Are you in Iran? What is your reaction to the lifting of sanctions? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your comments.Are you in Iran? What is your reaction to the lifting of sanctions? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your comments.
Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways:Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. You can also contact us in the following ways:
Or use the form belowOr use the form below