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U.S.: Iran's Nuclear Deal Sparks Renewed Controversy at the U.N. General Assembly

Sep 20, 2017 | 21:49 GMT

(Stratfor)

In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered strong words about the Iranian nuclear deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, bringing the issue of Iran's nuclear program and of its foreign policy into sharp focus. The JCPOA has quickly become a key issue among those being considered at the General Assembly happening now in New York City. The White House's disdain for the deal as written, especially its duration, is clear. The Oct. 15 deadline for the United States to certify Iran's compliance with the deal -- or to possibly note how the deal opposes U.S. security interests -- is quickly approaching, and Trump's decision on the deal could affect many countries, some of which disagree with his assessments....

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