8 hours agoUS Ambassador to Britain: Abandon the pact with Iran, line up beside us
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(8 years ago)The United States urged Britain on Sunday to give up its support for the 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran and join forces with Washington to counter “the global threat Tehran presents”. Despite opposition from European allies, US President Trump in May drew the United States out of agreement between [...]
Despite opposition from European allies, US President Trump in May drew the United States out of agreement between world powers and Tehran, under which international sanctions were lifted in exchange for limiting Iran's nuclear programme. Since then, Britain, France and Germany have sought to keep the agreement alive, while Trump has prepared new sanctions, saying a broader and balanced agreement is necessary.
US Ambassador to Britain Woody Johnson criticised Tehran for financing “complex wars and mountain activities”, instead of investing in its economy. He said Iran must make tangible and sustainable changes to behave as a normal country. By then, America is creating pressure and we want Great Britain on our side”, Johnson said in Sunday Telegraph.
It's time to get out of agreement with them in 2015. We are asking Britain to use its considerable diplomatic power and influence and join us, while we lead a joint global effort towards a truly full accord”, Johnson said. / TCH
