Iran demands that Barack Obama allow US sanctions to expire

The nuclear agreement between Iran and six world powers lifted a variety of international sanctions in exchange for limitations on the Iranian nuclear program. However the US still maintains its own separate set of sanctions, which will expire on December 31 if Obama does not sign the extension into law.

Rouhani promised a “prompt response” from Iran if the US sanctions are extended.

“We are committed to an acceptable implementation of the deal but in response to non-commitment, violation or hesitation in its implementation, we will act promptly,” he said.