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Trump withdrawal from nuclear deal left Iran weeks from ‘breakout:’ Wasserman-Schultz

Trump withdrawal from nuclear deal left Iran weeks from ‘breakout:’ Wasserman-Schultz

Summary

Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz said that President Trump’s decision to leave the nuclear deal with Iran has brought Iran close to being able to quickly develop nuclear weapons. She criticized a new agreement reported between the U.S. and Iran that involves unfreezing Iranian funds and reopening an important shipping route.

Key Facts

  • President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran nuclear deal established under President Obama.
  • Rep. Debbie Wasserman-Schultz claims this withdrawal has brought Iran close to a "nuclear breakout," meaning they could soon develop nuclear weapons.
  • There is a reported new memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
  • This agreement includes unfreezing Iranian assets, meaning Iran would regain access to money that was previously blocked.
  • The deal also involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil transport.
  • Wasserman-Schultz criticized this new deal and expressed concerns about Iran’s nuclear progress.
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