'Calm before the storm': Donald Trump set to abandon Iran nuclear deal

[umbertino]

 

James Mattis said it was in the US national security interest to remain in the agreement during a Senate hearing, making it harder for Trump to withdraw

 

Julian Borger in Washington

Tuesday 3 October 2017 19.31 BST

 

 

 

James Mattis testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington on Tuesday.

Photograph: Aaron P Bernstein/Reuters

 

 

 

 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/oct/03/us-defense-secretary-breaks-with-trump-in-backing-iran-nuclear-deal

[Markinsa]

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“The point I would make is if we can confirm that Iran is living by the agreement, if we can determine that this is in our best interests then clearly we should stay with it,” Mattis added. “I believe at this point in time absent indications to the contrary, it is something the president should consider staying with.”

 

He's basically saying, if Santa Claus is real...

 

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[MyLadiesDaddy]

3 hours ago, Markinsa said:

 

He's basically saying, if Santa Claus is real...

 

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WHAT??????????????????????????

You don't believe  me 

You're on my naughty list now buddy

[Shabibilicious]

I'm gonna have to side with Gen. Mattis over the heal spur deferment on this one.  

GO RV, then BV

[umbertino]

 

US president says Tehran is breaking spirit of landmark Obama-era agreement and will reportedly refuse to certify it

 

Julian Borger in Washington

Friday 6 October 2017 09.17 BST

 

 

 

Vid in link

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/oct/06/calm-before-the-storm-trump-set-to-walk-away-from-iran-nuclear-deal