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Time Running Out to Save Iran Deal as Rouhani Visits Europe

Iranian pressing Europe to prop up deal after U.S. pullout
France, Germany and U.K. face ultimatum to rescue nuclear deal

Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Bern, Switzerland, on July 3. — Hassan Rouhani speaks during a news conference in Bern, Switzerland, on July 3.
Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg

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By Ladane Nasseri and Jade Cano

July 3, 2018 at 11:50 AM UTC

Updated on

July 3, 2018 at 2:02 PM UTC

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sought deeper ties with Switzerland as he tries to press Europe into delivering on its promise to shore up the 2015 nuclear deal, imperiled by the U.S. pullout.

The trip to Bern and then Vienna on Wednesday is likely to be Rouhani’s last European visit before President Donald Trump begins reimposing sanctions on the Islamic Republic beginning Aug. 6. Iran has pledged to resume its nuclear activities, and follow the U.S. out of the accord, unless France, Germany and the U.K. deliver guarantees to ensure investment and trade continue.