"The Iran deal in its current form does not provide that assurance," Pompeo continued at the briefing alongside Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir. But if a deal cannot be reached, the (US) President has said that he will leave that deal." US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo with Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir. It is the latest indication in recent days that the United States would not recertify the Iran nuclear deal in May, its current deadline. US President Donald Trump has until May 12 to decide whether to continue waiving sanctions on Iran that were lifted under the Iran deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Source: CNN April 29, 2018 13:07 UTC