Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet meet the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran August 29, 2018. Official President.ir Website/Handout via REUTERS
Reuters: Iran's Khamenei says Europe cannot save nuclear deal, help economy
LONDON (Reuters) - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday cast doubt on the ability of European countries to save Iran’s 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, now under threat following a U.S. withdrawal, and said Tehran might abandon the agreement.
Khamenei cautioned President Hassan Rouhani not to rely too much on European support as he came under increased pressure at home over his handling of the economy in the face of U.S. sanctions, with key ministers under attack by parliament.
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s exit from an international accord that would curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions, European powers have been scrambling to ensure Iran continues to get the economic benefits needed to keep it in the nuclear deal.
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ReplyDeleteTrump's initiatives have brought out the inner, latent Anti-Americanism of the EU elites for the world to see, most especially Americans. I like it. American needs to happily adjust to a multi-polar world and look to its own vast hemisphere for security and economic growth. Major implications of that which might just lead to higher living standards and better civil liberties for Americans. I am starting to think Trump never supported the hyper-power role of the US and wants the EU to split off from the US.
ReplyDeleteSo, if this is the case, then it is time to negotiate with Trump and the US government on a new deal that addresses America's legitimate concerns. The deal was so one sided that there should be plenty of room to negotiate an equitable deal.
ReplyDeleteI am a bit skeptical that this is the conclusion that has been reached and that they actually intend to follow through with it. I would have thought that with all of the support that Iran seems to have that they could have easily saved the "deal." In fact, I could have argued for keeping the deal based upon the fact that, yes, it was and is a crap sandwich but we had no other option and still have no other option.
Keep in mind with or without the "deal" Iran was going to get nuclear weapons. At least without the deal the façade is ripped away making it easier to deal with the issue at hand.
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ReplyDeleteFor lack of a better word, bingo!! I've known for 25 years that the EU nations hate us. From the time Trump announced his candidacy and I heard him speak, I had pretty much the same thoughts as you spell out on where he is trying to and as you say "I like it."
The hyper power role the US was being asked to fulfill was never realistic, was negatively impacting our security, and was costing us much blood and treasure. I've noticed that DJT has not used terms like "hyper power." "superpower," or "leader of the free world" to describe America's role nor has he used the ridiculous term of "exceptional nation" to describe America.
The EU needs to split off from us. Our interests and theirs are really not compatible. Furthermore they are like parasites sucking off of us and if allowed to do so would suck us dry leaving the carcass to rot. Good riddance EU!!
Now IF we can renegotiate terms of engagement that are more equitable to our interests, respectful of us, and generally treat us with dignity, this could change. From the reactions of EU leaders, I don't see this happening. Once separated, it may be possible to form cordial working relations. For now, I am assuming the hatred that EU leaders seem to have for America is not the way the populaces of these countries feel toward us.
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ReplyDeletePoster you are correct. The deal was a façade. Unsigned by Iran and not presented to the senate or house for perusal because it would have been rejected and probably quickly. It is the product of an unrealistic duo. An agreement with unexplicable details by two suits who didn't like the prevailing America much and wanted to change it for what they knew was best for America, the planet, and, of course, the universe. Amateur bridge buyers shopping in Brooklyn. Full of them selves and their presumed negociating skills. Buying their mirrors from the Ringling Brothers, Barnum and Baily side show when it closed down. No wonder they hadn't the courage to let America inspect it before they declared it a done deal. Nah nah nah nah! Weeee win!