Showing posts with label nuclear deal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nuclear deal. Show all posts

Sunday, May 13, 2018

Bolton: It's 'Possible' US Would Sanction European Countries


White House national security adviser John Bolton said that "it's possible" there will be secondary sanctions imposed on European companies as a result of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.

Bolton said on CNN's "State of the Union" that he believes some European countries will end up supporting the United States despite comments from European leaders that they regret Trump's decision to withdraw.


Saturday, May 12, 2018

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Can Europe Keep Iran Nuclear Deal Alive? - BBC Newsnight


Now that President Trump has announced his intention to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear deal, what does it mean for the remaining powers? Gabriel Gatehouse has been looking at how the clash of strategies could play out.

Trump Withdraws from Iran Nuclear Deal - BBC Newsnight


As President Trump withdraws the US from the Iran nuclear deal, Kirsty Wark is joined by the president's former adviser Sebastian Gorka, journalist Nazenin Ansari and Jarrett Blanc from the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace to discuss the implications of this decision.

Ayatollah Khamenei Slams US Threats


The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has blasted US President, Donald Trump, for threatening the Iranian nation.

Ayatollah Khamenei said the US president is in no position to threaten Iran and that the nation is standing firm. The Leader stressed that the hostile behavior of the US president was not unexpected. He added that such a behavior existed in the era of former presidents in different forms. Ayatollah Khamenei said neither the US nor the European countries can be trusted in regards to the nuclear agreement.


Wednesday, May 09, 2018

Trump Pulls United States Out of Iran Nuclear Deal, Dramatically Escalating Threat of War with Iran


European nations are scrambling to save the landmark nuclear agreement with Iran, one day after President Trump announced he would pull the United States out of the deal and reimpose sanctions on Iran. The 2015 agreement was worked out by the United States, five other world powers and Iran. Former President Obama described Trump’s decision to withdraw as a serious mistake and warned it could lead to another war in the Middle East. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded by saying Iran would continue to abide by the agreement and would not renew its nuclear program for now. For more, we speak with Trita Parsi, founder and president of the National Iranian American Council. His most recent book is titled “Losing an Enemy: Obama, Iran, and the Triumph of Diplomacy.” We also speak with Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CodePink. Her latest book is titled “Inside Iran: The Real History and Politics of the Islamic Republic of Iran.” She is also the author of “Kingdom of the Unjust: Behind the U.S.-Saudi Connection.”

What Are the Ramifications of US Exiting Iran Nuclear Deal? | Inside Story


“A horrible one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made” - the words of President Trump after he withdrew the US from the international nuclear pact with Iran. And he’s re-imposing sanctions on Tehran.

Trump has the backing of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Israel. But not China, Russia, the UK, France or Germany...who all signed the deal and want it to survive.

So what will be the impact of Donald Trump’s decision? Will it - as feared - stoke more conflict in the Middle East.

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom | Guests Foad Izadi, Professor of Political Science at the University of Tehran; Reza Marashi, Research Director at the National Iranian American Council; Nicholas Fitzroy, Middle East Analyst for the Economist Intelligence


Trump Officially Breaks Iran Nuclear Deal


Trump is paving the way for war with Iran. Cenk Uygur, host of The Young Turks, breaks it down.

Monday, May 07, 2018

Boris Johnson Warns US against Ending the Iran Deal


British foreign secretary says the flaws in the Iran nuclear agreement need to be fixed.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Will the US Withdraw from the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal? | Inside Story


France and the United States have a long history that goes back centuries. From the American revolutionary war to the Statue of Liberty - the two countries have had strong cultural and political ties.

French President Emmanuel Macron is hoping to build on that special bond, during his three-day state visit to Washington DC. And Donald Trump has rolled out the red carpet. But beyond the handshakes, smiles and lavish ceremonies, there are serious policy disagreements including the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which could threaten to put a strain on the special relationship.

Trump says he wants to withdraw from the agreement, while France and other European nations are urging him to stick with the deal. Iran, for its part, says if the US withdraws, it too will likely abandon the agreement. So, can Macron convince Trump to remain in the Iran deal?

Presenter: Jane Dutton | Guests: Hamed Mousevi - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Tehran University; Hillary Mann Leverett - A former State Department diplomat who negotiated with Iran; Oliver McGee - A former White House Senior Science & Technology Policy Advisor


Friday, April 13, 2018

Will Trump End the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Al Jazeera English


In May, Trump faces a bigger deadline on whether to waive sanctions on Tehran; and, given his very public displeasure with the nuclear agreement, the prospects do not look good.

Observers believe the tensions between the two countries are driven largely by domestic US politics. Trump has recently replaced members of his administration that advocated the nuclear deal with hardliners who are calling for scrapping it. Iran, in turn, has indicated that it would not feel bound by the deal at all if the US walks away from it.

Al Jazeera's John Hendren reports from Washington.


Sunday, January 14, 2018

Why Is Trump against the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Inside Story


This is a last chance. That is the message US President Donald Trump has sent out after extending sanctions relief to Iran.

He has aggressively warned European allies he would withdraw from the 2015 nuclear agreement altogether if his demands to change it are not met. Trump has publicly branded the deal before and during his presidency as the 'worst ever'.

Iran says his announcement is a 'desperate attempt to undermine a solid multilateral agreement' that is not 'renegotiable'. In the middle of all of this are European leaders who have essentially said to Trump: either back the deal or come up with a better one. But can this deal be re-negotiated?

Presenter: Laura Kyle | Guests: Seyed Mostafa Khoshcheshm - Political Commentator and Specialist on Iranian domestic affairs; Ellie Geranmayeh - Policy Fellow with the European Council on Foreign Relations; Ali Vaez - Senior Iran Analyst with the International Crisis Group


Thursday, November 02, 2017

Putin in Tehran Speaks of Cooperation on Syria and Nuclear Deal


Vladimir Putin met Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a one-day visit to Tehran.

Iran's supreme leader has told Russia's president they must step up cooperation to isolate the US and help stabilise the Middle East.

Moscow has stood by Tehran after US President Donald Trump threatened to abandon the Iran nuclear deal.

Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports from Tehran.


Saturday, October 14, 2017

Trump Refuses to Certify Iran Nuclear Deal Despite EU Criticism


US President Donald Trump announced he will not certify Tehran’s compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.

This means the US Congress now has 60 days to decide whether to re-impose sanctions against Iran and come up with new legislation to try and amend the deal.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani responded to Trump, saying it’s not up to any individual leader to make decisions about a global agreement.


Inside Story - What Is Next for the Iran Nuclear Deal?


US President Donald Trump is refusing to endorse the-two year old agreement between Tehran and world powers.

After months of bold talk and threats against Iran, the US president is laying out a new strategy to challenge the leadership in Tehran.

Donald Trump is refusing to certify the major nuclear deal signed with Iran two years ago. The Obama administration and six world powers agreed to lift long-running sanctions in return for Iranian promises to limit development of nuclear weapons. Trump says Iran is not meeting the conditions of the agreement. But he stopped short of completely withdrawing from it. Instead, he is asking Congress to consider new sanctions on Iran. Iran says Trump's allegations are delusional and world leaders have also been quick to condemn the US president.

Is the US risking isolation from its allies?

Presenter: James Bays | Guests: Ali Vaez - International Crisis Group; Daryl Kimball - Arms Control Association; Mostafa Khoscheshm, Applied Sciences University, Tehran