Mike Pompeo, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated in Brussels that President Donald Trump has not made a definitive decision regarding the U.S. participation in the Iran nuclear deal, but if significant changes are not made, he is unlikely to want to remain in the JCPOA. On Friday, after a meeting of NATO foreign ministers, Pompeo referred to the JCPOA and said, "No decision has been made yet. Our team is working on this. I am sure we will have multiple negotiations regarding the President's demands, which he has clearly stated." He added, "If the nuclear agreement is not seriously amended, and its flaws and shortcomings are not addressed, it seems that the President of the United States will not want to continue participating in the JCPOA." Donald Trump, who has always been a serious critic of the Iran nuclear deal, stated last December that he expects U.S. allies to rectify the "catastrophic flaws and deficiencies" of the JCPOA; otherwise, he will not extend the suspension of sanctions against Iran and may even withdraw from the agreement. The President has set a deadline of May 12 (22 Ordibehesht) for the "flaws of the JCPOA" to be rectified; otherwise, he will not extend the suspension of sanctions against Iran based on the JCPOA. Alongside the United States, Israel and Saudi Arabia are also serious opponents of the nuclear agreement known as the JCPOA with Iran. Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, has discussed this agreement with Donald Trump and stated during his speech in the U.S. Congress that "France will not withdraw from the JCPOA because it has signed it." Macron also predicted in another speech that Trump, considering domestic considerations, "will free himself from this agreement." Angela Merkel, the Chancellor of Germany, is also in Washington and it has been reported that the Iran nuclear agreement is one of the main issues she will discuss with Donald Trump. The two sides met on Friday morning and had lunch together. Other countries involved in the JCPOA are seeking to maintain and implement it. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, has warned that he will prevent any sabotage regarding the JCPOA. Hassan Rouhani, the President of Iran, has warned against any potential changes to the JCPOA and criticized them.
Pompeo: If the JCPOA is not changed, Donald Trump has no desire to continue it
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo indicated that President Trump may withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) unless significant changes are made. Other global leaders, including France's Macron and Germany's Merkel, are involved in discussions about the deal's future. This situation is crucial as it impacts international relations and regional stability.
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Pompeo indicates Trump may withdraw from JCPOA without significant changes.
- Mike Pompeo announce Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)
- U.S. government negotiate Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA)
- Hassan Rouhani warn U.S. government
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The U.S. may withdraw from the JCPOA unless significant changes are made.
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