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Lawmakers say extension of the sanctions relief by beleaguered US President Donald Trump. as required under the 2015 Iran nuclear accord. indicates backtracking on his deal-bashing rhetoric.
The historic agreement was clinched between Iran and six world powers (five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany) to swap sanctions relief for time-bound constraints on Tehran`s nuclear program. Trump on Wednesday extended the easing of nuclear sanctions for four months.
Renewal of sanctions relief was a target of Trump`s fiery rhetoric before the [US presidential] election [November 8. 2015]. Decisions by the Trump administration so far suggest that Washington does not intend to reinstate the anti-Iran restrictions. Masoud Goudarzi said in an interview with ICANA on Saturday.
Trump is now trying to kick the ball into Iran`s court by pushing it (Tehran) to violate the JCPOA so that he will not have to fulfill any of his promises to kill the nuclear deal. the MP said. citing the official name of the accord. the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Candidate Trump vehemently condemned the international agreement. seen as the signature achievement and legacy of his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama.
