Vienna – Iran: US Threatens Nuclear Deal, Warns Of ‘Strong Reaction’

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    Vienna – A senior Iranian official has warned the U.S. of a “firm and strong reaction” if it persists in actions he says are endangering a nuclear deal aimed at curbing programs Tehran could use to make atomic arms.

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    Iranian nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi is alluding to a bill before President Barack Obama that would extend U.S. sanctions by 10 years. The bill was submitted to Obama after the U.S. Senate voted to extend it last week.

    The deal lifted international sanctions in exchange for limitations on the Iranian nuclear program. But U.S. sanctions remain and will expire on Dec. 31 if Obama doesn’t sign the extension into law.

    Speaking at a nuclear security conference, Salehi urged Washington on Monday to desist from “irrational and provocative” moves.‎


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    Mendel32
    Mendel32
    7 years ago

    I don’t think they understand Trump yet. He is not intimidated by bargaining threats. This is where he is totally different than a regular politician. He will deal with Iran like they were in the shuk trying to bargain a better price for an item. The seller always has the upper hand. We’ll see how long it takes Iran to realize what’s going on.