But Trump’s decision to try to blow up the nuclear deal with Iran is, in its execution, nothing less than a massive assault on the sovereignty of others — most notably that of Europe. This is nothing less than a massive assault on the sovereignty of European states and the European Union. Key people there are known to despise the efforts of European states to try to work together within the E.U. I certainly disagree with Trump’s policies on the Iran nuclear agreement, but I’m even more opposed to his assault on Europe’s sovereignty. Related reading:Jason Rezaian: Who will Trump’s new Iran sanctions hurt the most?

Source: Washington Post May 12, 2018 22:28 UTC