Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US will ‘exit’ the Iran nuclear agreement in violation of the landmark dealThe Iran deal explained: what is it and why does Trump want to scrap it? What is the Iran nuclear deal? Under the deal, Iran unplugged two-thirds of its centrifuges, shipped out 98% of its enriched uranium and filled its plutonium production reactor with concrete. The nuclear deal is also enshrined in a UN security council resolution that incorporated it into international law. Critics also say it is another example of Trump dismantling Barack Obama’s legacy - the Iran deal was his signature foreign policy achievement.

Source: The Guardian May 08, 2018 11:37 UTC