The UK, France, Germany and Italy say they are ready to lift Iran sanctions

The E4 powers – the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Italy – say they are prepared to lift sanctions on Iran if Tehran takes steps on its nuclear programme after the US-Iran deal to end the war.

In a joint statement on Sunday, the four countries said they were ready to work with Washington, Tehran and the International Atomic Energy Agency.

"Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon. We stand ready to work with the US, Iran and the IAEA to this end," the leaders said.