Reuters: Trump to reveal Iran decision, Europeans doubt he will stick with nuclear deal
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will announce on Tuesday whether he will pull out of the Iran nuclear deal or stay in and work with European allies who have struggled to persuade him that it has halted Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
Trump has consistently threatened to pull out of the 2015 agreement because it does not address Iran’s ballistic missile program or its role in wars in Syria and Yemen, and does not permanently prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
European leaders have warned that a U.S. withdrawal would undo years of work that led to and sustained a landmark deal that has kept nuclear weapons out of Iran’s hands
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MIDDLE EAST
Iran defiant as Trump poised to make nuclear deal decision.
Iran may stay in nuclear deal after US withdrawal if it's guaranteed by remaining parties.
Iran says no military threat frightens it: IRNA.
Iran’s military chief warns it will respond to Israel, eventually.
Iran's Rouhani wants constructive relations with world, as he waits for US decision.
Syria war: Rebels leave last major besieged enclave.
Hezbollah and allies set for majority in Lebanon elections. Hezbollah, Amal and allies biggest winners in Lebanon elections.
White House announces Jerusalem embassy opening attendees.
ASIA
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits China, meets with Xi.
UN says Afghan air raid in April killed 30 children.
Afghan poverty rises sharply since NATO combat troops' departure.
New violence hits Kashmir as death of tourist condemned.
Malaysia election: Growing discontent among voters.
Sri Lanka president urges end to power struggle.
40 per cent of Indonesian university students targeted by radical religious ideology, report says.
More dust storms hit northern India.
Sun Zhengcai: Former top Chinese official jailed for life.
AFRICA
Nigeria's military says helped rescue over 1,000 Boko Haram victims.
Mozambican leader to pay tribute to late rival Dhlakama.
Kenya: Thousands of hectares of farmland destroyed by floods.
Deadly flash floods hit east African countries already in dire need.
Opposition faction agrees to join South Sudan's ruling party.
Equatorial Guinea opposition banned.
African growth picks up but debt a concern, says IMF.
EUROPE
Armenian parliament elects protest leader Nikol Pashinian as prime minister .
Germany committed to Iran deal, even if US exits.
Italy faces fresh elections as coalition talks fail. Italy faces another election this summer as political parties refuse to form a coalition after months of bickering.
Cyprus, Israel, Greece push East Med gas pipeline to Europe.
Russia inauguration: What did Vladimir Putin say.
Italy's deal with Libya to 'pull back' migrants faces legal challenge.
Germany: Famous WWII Remagen bridge towers up for sale.
AMERICAS
Iran nuclear deal: Trump to reveal US decision ahead of deadline.
Senate Dems urge Trump to remain in Iran deal ahead of announcement.
New CIA boss Gina Haspel to face Senate grilling.
Trump considers benching Giuliani from doing TV interviews.
Colombian army killed thousands more civilians than reported, study claims.
Mexico violence: Clowns protest over Acapulco murder rate.
Eric Schneiderman, New York attorney general, quits amid assault reports.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
ISIS targets elections in Afghanistan, Iraq and Libya.
Appeals court upholds decision barring transfer of US-Saudi citizen detained by military.
Iraqi intelligence reveals where ISIS's Baghdadi believed to be hiding.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
China's trade gap with the US widens despite tariffs threat.
Oil prices drop before Trump's decision on Iran.
Fed’s Powell: Rate hikes should not upend the global economy.
