Reuters: Trump strikes blow at Iran nuclear deal in major U.S. policy shift
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump struck a blow against the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement on Friday in defiance of other world powers, choosing not to certify that Tehran is complying with the deal and warning he might ultimately terminate it.
Trump announced the major shift in U.S. policy in a speech in which he detailed a more aggressive approach to Iran over its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and its support for extremist groups in the Middle East.
He accused Iran of “not living up to the spirit” of the nuclear agreement and said his goal is to ensure Tehran never obtains a nuclear weapon, in effect throwing the fate of the deal to Congress.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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Philippines President Duterte lashes out as approval ratings slip.
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China September exports up 8.1%, imports up 18.7% as trade with North Korea slides.
AFRICA
Nigeria says 45 jailed at Boko Haram secret trials.
New UN envoy for Western Sahara to make regional tour.
Cameroon probes deadly unrest in restive anglophone region.
Plan to halt migrant flow from Libya unravels amid militia fighting.
DR Congo: 'Kabila is using delaying tactics'.
North Korea: Malaysia halts all imports from its former friend, data shows.
'Eight killed' in latest unrest in Ethiopia.
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Oil-rich South Sudan faces fuel shortage as ‘people suffer’.
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EUROPE
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Refugees in France balk at pressure to move off streets.
AMERICAS
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