Europe Tries To Save The Iran Nuclear Deal

New York Times: Allies at Cross-Purposes: Trump Puts Europe Into Damage-Control Mode

BRUSSELS — After a series of decisions by President Trump that have split the trans-Atlantic alliance, European foreign ministers have begun a scramble to contain the fallout to their own interests, global institutions and stability in the Middle East.

But even the initial steps of Europe’s effort to devise a separate strategy and save the nuclear accord with Iran showed that the allies might now be working at cross-purposes with the United States, further straining years of international consensus.

That was demonstrated on Tuesday, as European foreign ministers met in Brussels with their Iranian counterpart, Mohammad Javad Zarif, to try to preserve the deal that constrained Iran’s nuclear program. Mr. Trump pulled out of the deal last week, calling it a “disaster.”

Read more ....

WNU Editor: A small confession .... the cynic in me believes this .... European Opposition to Cancelled Iran Deal Spurred by Big Business and Corruption (Epoch Times)

More News On Europe Trying To Save The Iran Nuclear Deal

The Latest: Europe, Iran diplomats plan to save nuclear deal -- AP
Iran's Zarif says 'good start' after talks with EU powers -- Reuters
Europe, Iran say push to save nuclear deal off to good start -- AP
Europe offers no guarantees but vows to keep Iran deal alive -- Reuters
Iran FM hails 'good start' in talks with EU to save nuclear deal -- AFP
European, Iranian officials meet to discuss nuclear deal without US -- The Hill
EU tells Iran it will try to protect firms from US sanctions -- The Guardian
EU 'seeking quick solution to save Iran nuclear deal' -- France 24
Europe adopts defiant stance in attempt to save Iran nuclear deal -- Washington Post