The Obama administration on Wednesday welcomed the submission of the International Atomic Energy Agency’s report on Iran’s alleged nuclear-weapons work, and said it would likely pave the way for the removal of economic sanctions on Tehran as early as January. The report by the IAEA, the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog, is an important part of the overall agreement reached between global powers and Iran in July that seeks to curb Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for the lifting of international sanctions. U.S. officials said on Wednesday that Iran’s cooperation with the IAEA over the past five months likely will be seen as sufficient to allow the deal to move ahead. These officials acknowledged Tehran’s engagement with the IAEA was still limited and that some members of Congress are likely to oppose the removal of sanctions. “Iran has provided what [the IAEA] says was sufficient,” said a senior U.S. official […]