Editorial Board

Trump's Iranian Irony

He certified Tehran’s compliance with the nuclear deal he opposed, but he can still impose costs on the country.

April 20, 2017 at 7:30 PM UTC

By The Editorial Board

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I’m watching you closely, Iran.
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Iran got a good-conduct award this week from U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, who certified that the Tehran government is in compliance with the nuclear deal it reached with six world powers in 2015. This verdict was expected, and within the terms of that agreement, probably correct. Next question: What does the White House intend to do about Iran’s blatant human-rights violations and support of terrorism?

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