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Iran nuclear pact: Donald Trump on collision course with allies

Trump's decision would have global ramifications, straining Iranian economy and heightening tensions in the Middle East

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US President Donald Trump displays a memorandum after withdrawal from the Iran nuclear agreement | Photo: Reuters

PTIAFP Washington
America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail,” US President Donald Trump said after walking out on the nuclear deal with Iran. But  by taking this decision Trump has ignored advice against such a move from his key European allies as well as top US Democratic leaders. 

Trump’s decision would have global ramifications, straining Iranian economy and heightening tensions in the Middle East.

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and UK Prime Minister Theresa May expressed their “regret and concern” at Trump's decision, calling on Iran to maintain its commitments under the deal.

The three leaders said