Ever since arriving at the historic interim deal with world powers on its much disputed nuclear program late last year, Iran has been keen to push the narrative that the deal, despite being in place for just six months, represents the beginning of the end of US and EU sanctions on Iran.

“Cracks are beginning to form in the foundation of the West’s sanctions,” officials say. “The path we are on is irreversible,” others claim. (CONTINUED - 1081 WORDS)