The P5+1 nuclear deal with Iran has been facing a lot of questions in recent weeks, with President Trump repeatedly threatening to withdraw the US from the deal. Trump’s decision may no longer be the difference between the deal surviving or collapsing.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced Monday that Iran has prepared for “all scenarios” and will remain “committed” to the nuclear deal no matter what the US does. He says if the US does withdraw, Iran will seek guarantees from non-American signatories. In particular he has sought assurances from the three EU member nations that signed, Britain, France, and Germany, that they will continue to abide by the deal.
Germany and France have both issued statements Monday confirming that they support the deal, and intend to stand by it whether or not the US remains involved. The German and French Foreign Ministers gave a joint news conference on the matter, with German FM Heiko Maas saying there wasn’t any “justifiable reason” to withdraw. The officials say they’re still trying to convince President Trump to respect the deal.
President Trump is expected to make an announcement on Tuesday. Even if he doesn’t withdraw this time, however, it’s clear that he will continue to demand renegotiation and better terms, and just continuing to threaten to withdraw further down the road.
Iran has ruled out renegotiation. Russia and China have both favored keeping the deal as currently worded, and with the EU nations also staying involved, it seems the nuclear deal is going to survive in some form, and the real question is whether or not the US is involved.
One day we have Rudy *9/11* Giuliani ripping up a piece of paper representing the Iran deal and spitting on it and the next day we have the Iranian leader calmly saying they’d stay in the deal regardless of US actions. Now who in the f**k is the adult in this scenario?
Good. Giving in to the blackmail of the USA and Israel just makes them want more. A deal is a deal, and an international agreement, even if the USA has no interest in international law or peaceful arrangements (as has been obvious in the past) does not mean they should be allowed to ruin a very serious situation for the rest of us. It is good to see Iran firm on this, as it seemed it was also pandering to Trump.
The Persian Gorbachev.
What a joke the US government has become. Why does anyone bother to participate in electing it. Corruption and immorality from top to bottom. Servants to the wealthy.
The best choice. In the city, when seeing a crazy ahead, best to cross the street and ignore him. The “America Firsters” are going to have their wish come true, the US will be shunned into isolation. Unfortunately, this administration has not made the investments to make that wish sustainable for americans.