A gas flare on an oil production platform in the Soroush oil fields is seen alongside an Iranian flag in the Persian Gulf, Iran, July 25, 2005. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/File Photo
Reuters: U.S. hopes for success in talks with Europeans on 'fixing' Iran nuclear deal
The United States hopes to reach agreement with Britain, France and Germany to address President Donald Trump’s concerns about the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, Washington’s disarmament ambassador said on Thursday.
The crux of the accord between Iran and six major powers - Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States - was that Tehran would restrict its nuclear programme in return for relief from sanctions that have crippled its economy.
On Jan. 12, Trump delivered an ultimatum to Britain, France and Germany, saying they must agree to “fix the terrible flaws of the Iran nuclear deal” or he would refuse to extend the U.S. sanctions relief that it calls for.
U.S. sanctions will resume unless Trump issues new “waivers” to suspend them on May 12, although it is unclear how fast they would go into effect. Iran has ruled out renegotiating the deal.
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WNU Editor: It looks like the Europeans have failed in finding a compromise with Iran .... EU Edges Closer to New Iran Sanctions Ahead of Trump Deadline, Envoys Say (US News and World Report/Reuters)
