Economics
U.S. Says Iran’s Link to Terror Could Scuttle Nuclear Accord
- Tillerson says Iran is meeting requirements of 2015 agreement
- Trump is reviewing whether to reimpose some sanctions anyway
Rex Tillerson.
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U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson certified that Iran is complying with the multinational deal to curb its nuclear program but announced a review that could result in scuttling the accord anyway.
Tillerson, in a report to Congress required every 90 days, said Iran has met its commitments so far under the accord signed in 2015 that provided relief from economic sanctions that crimped Iran’s oil exports and hobbled its economy. Still, President Donald Trump ordered his National Security Council to review whether to reimpose the sanctions because of Iran’s continued support for terrorism.