US pulls out of Iran nuclear deal, stirring global reactions
Publication: May 10, 2018 – 2:20 AM
What happened? President Donald Trump jettisoned the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, bringing in fresh sanctions and leaving the world scrambling to keep the deal afloat.
Why it matters
The decision shatters years of diplomatic progress. It’s likely to fan Middle‑East tensions and could hurt the Iranian business landscape—and a lot of it.
Reactions from Washington’s opponents
- Saudi Arabia & Israel cheer the move, seeing it as a win.
- In Tehran, the mood flips: lawmakers scorch a U.S. flag and shout “Death to America.”
Global pushback
French President Emmanuel Macron and Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani struck a deal on Wednesday to keep the nuclear terms alive despite the U.S. exit. Macron dubbed the U.S. move a mistake.
European solidarity
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that all European signatories would do everything to preserve the agreement’s core conditions.
Bottom line
With the U.S. backing away, the world watches closely to see if the diplomatic bridge they built in 2015 can hold, or if the new tension will spill over into hotter conflict.
Unpacking the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal: A Quick, Witty Tour
Why Is Everyone Eyeing Iran’s Nuclear Puzzle?
In a world where a superpower’s nuclear ambitions can spark global tensions, the 2015 Iran nuclear deal has become the talk of the town. The deal promised Iran safeguards against bombs, while the U.S. promised a few sweet perks—like cheaper oil and a future with hands‑on diplomacy.
Europeans, China, and Others: All In or Out?
While Tehran might seem ready to dip its toes back into the spotlight, Ahmad-moments of leaders elsewhere feel the same pull:
- China: Promise to keep trade flows smooth. They’re all about those good old “normal economics” vibes.
- European powers: “We’ll keep the deal alive,” said the EU with a half‑smile and a wholly heavy hand.
Trump’s Re‑Kickoff: “A New Deal” or a Mega Mess?
Figures often call him a genius for putting the U.S. back at the bargaining table—but many say it’s more like a cruel game of reset on the nuclear chessboard.
- “Embarrassment!” Trump declared the old deal leads to a value‑less overtake out of the U.S. market.
- He wants a deal that also crips ballistic missiles and freezes Iran’s support for even more radicals.
IAEA’s Verdict: Iran’s Honestly Following the Rules?
Yukiya Amano of the International Atomic Energy Agency had to brush up his truthfulness. He said: “Iran is under the world’s strictest nuclear watch committee.” Feel good about that?
Rouhani’s Response? “Mark Time, but let’s talk!”
Rosie Rouhani, a voice of restraint in Tehran, warned that Iran could start enriching uranium limitlessly. Yet, she held back. “We’ll answer the world before starring,” she said. One might hope he’d play it smooth instead of “I do it again!”
Saudi Arabia’s “Nuclear War” – Talk to Me If You Dare
Adel al-Jubeir, Saudi foreign minister, declared that the kingdom would get nuclear heavyweights if Iran starts its own missile business? That’s a delicate spelling of pressure that we all can laugh at, but also keep on tiptoe.
Trump’s Reassuring News to the Republicans?
Why the U.S. should say a “very severe consequence” for Iran’s resumption? Because it keeps the America-voice on the front page. Trump says: “We’ll not let that stuff stay the same — It’s a whole new world.”
Key Take‑away: Hormones & Oil Prices
Every North American knows that the U.S. giant’s break to the deal was a “make or break” for his “campaign promise” while also sending oil prices sky‑high. This level has not been seen in almost three years. Who knew?
A Few Eye‑Rolls from the Geopolitical Crowd
- President Erdogan, Turkey says the U.S. may lose in the end. He raises a question about the losses we’ve already paid.
- Ruled Vladimir Putin, Russia may get a cautious “deep concern” over the U.S. withdrawal, of course. Down the line? He likes to keep his leave-pleasure.
‼But folks remember: the deal was a decent by-pass. After the U.S. suspects them, the IAEA (example: “Verification”) stays claws-firm. That they want a worldwide passing rule here. Will that ever happen?
