Dirco welcomes decision on US sanctions affecting Iran humanitarian aid

The court on Wednesday ordered the US remove any impediments to the free exportation of goods to Iran required for humanitarian assistance.

FILE: Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Lindiwe Sisulu. Picture: Dirco

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JOHANNESBURG – The International Relations Department has welcomed a decision by the International Court of Justice ordering the US to ensure sanctions against Iran don’t affect humanitarian aid.

The court on Wednesday ordered the US remove any impediments to the free exportation of goods to Iran required for humanitarian assistance and services needed for the safety of civil aviation.

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