World Court to hear sanctions dispute filed by Iran against United States
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03 February, 2021, 08:45 pm
Last modified: 03 February, 2021, 08:47 pm
A majority of a panel of 16 judges found that the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, has jurisdiction in the dispute
A staff member removes the Iranian flag from the stage after a group picture with foreign ministers and representatives of the U.S., Iran, China, Russia, Britain, Germany, France and the European Union during the Iran nuclear talks at the Vienna International Center in Vienna, Austria July 14, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Barria/File Photo
Judges at the highest UN court for disputes between states on Wednesday ruled that they can hear a case filed by Iran against the United States seeking to have sanctions against Tehran lifted.
A majority of a panel of 16 judges found that the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, has jurisdiction in the dispute.
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