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Donald Trump Facing Isolation on Iran Nuclear Compliance

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9 years ago

October 10, 2017

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IAEA and world leaders support n-deal continuation

US President Donald Trump has been facing tremendous pressure from permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on the question of Iran complying the nuclear deal, signed in 2015. Most countries have been advising Washington not to withdraw from the nuclear deal known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and many world leaders have unanimously thrown their weight behind the 2015 nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, rejecting US President Donald Trump’s claims that Tehran has violated the “spirit” of the deal.

IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano in a statement on Monday has confirmed that Iran was in compliance with its commitments under the nuclear agreement.

“I can state that the nuclear-related commitments undertaken by Iran under the (nuclear agreement) are being implemented,” Amano said at 20th Edoardo Amaldi Conference in Rome.

Donald Trump has once again, on Thursday, accused Iran of failing to act in keeping with the international nuclear deal. He was meeting with US military leaders in the white House Cabinet Room on. He said, “They have not lived up to the spirit of the agreement.”

Iran and the five permanent members of the Security Council: the United States, France, Britain, Russia and China – plus Germany had signed the nuclear deal on July 14, 2015. Its implementation began in January last year.

Under the much discussed deal, Iran undertook to put limitations on its nuclear program in exchange for the removal of nuclear-related sanctions imposed on that country.

Since January 2016, IAEA has repeatedly verified Iran’s compliance with its nuclear-related commitments.

European Union’s foreign policy chief, Federica Mogherini, has said on Monday that Iran’s compliance had been verified on at least eight occasions, and called for efforts to honour international cooperation instead of dismantling them.

She has asserted that it was time to “invest in international cooperation” and “open new channels and not destroy the ones we already have.” She suggested to the US administration saying it was “certainly not the time to dismantle them.”

Meanwhile, German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel expressed concern while talking to reporters in Berlin on Monday. “We do not want to see this [nuclear] agreement [with Iran] damaged,” Gabriel emphasized.

On Sunday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that his country would give a “response fitting” any stance adopted by Trump on the historic nuclear accord. “The Islamic Republic of Iran pursues its policies in the region irrespective of the blabber of others,” Zarif told.

Reports from Moscow says that Kremlin spokesman, Dmitry Peskov has also warned against the negative consequences of a possible US withdrawal from the nuclear deal, saying that Moscow was trying to analyze it.

Peskov added that Russian President Vladimir Putin had repeatedly highlighted the importance of the agreement.

“Of course, the withdrawal of one of the countries, especially a key country like the United States, from this agreement will only have negative consequences,” the spokesman added.

Meanwhile, spokeswoman of China’s Foreign Ministry, Hua Chunying, expressed hope that the nuclear deal would stay intact, which has played an important role in maintaining global peace. She described Iran nuclear deal as a “good example” of how to solve something peacefully through dialogue.

“We have previously responded and explained that the Iran nuclear deal was an expression of multilateralism in the international community and a good example of how to solve something peacefully through talks,” the spokeswoman said.

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Theresa May told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that London remained “firmly committed” to the Iran nuclear deal.

US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to “decertify” the nuclear agreement with Iran by October 15. According to reports, Trump plans to declare that the nuclear deal is not in the national interest of the United States and kick the issue to a reluctant Congress. US Congress requires the president to certify Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA every 90 days.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Trump rejects Iran’s 7-day peace plan, says deal can come after US polls

US President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s seven-day proposal to end hostilities and indicated that a deal could come after the US midterm elections in November.

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September 26, 2026

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US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest proposal aimed at bringing an end to the ongoing conflict, while indicating that a possible agreement could come after the US midterm elections in November.

Iran had proposed a seven-day framework under which hostilities could be brought to an end, the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened and negotiations over its nuclear programme could resume.

Iran’s seven-day proposal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran had put forward the proposal through intermediaries. Under the plan, the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened by the end of the seventh day if specified conditions were met, while broader nuclear discussions would restart.

The proposal was based largely on an earlier understanding reached between Washington and Tehran, but Iran sought to implement the latest framework much faster. The earlier arrangement had provided a longer period for negotiations.

The Strait of Hormuz is a strategically important waterway for global energy shipments, making its reopening a key element of any effort to ease the wider conflict.

Trump points to US midterm elections

Trump, speaking at the United Nations, showed no indication that he was ready to immediately resume negotiations on the terms proposed by Tehran.

He called for the economic isolation of Iran and said he believed a deal could be reached after the US midterm elections in November. Trump also said Iran was waiting to see how he performed in the midterm elections.

The remarks came as Iranian officials signalled that they remained open to diplomacy and described the UN General Assembly as an opportunity to revive negotiations.

Nuclear talks remain part of Iran proposal

Iran’s latest plan links the easing of hostilities with the resumption of negotiations over its nuclear programme.

The proposal follows the collapse of an earlier US-Iran arrangement. According to reporting on the latest proposal, the new framework is intended to compress the timeline for implementing commitments that had previously been discussed by the two sides.

For now, Trump’s remarks indicate that Washington is not accepting Tehran’s seven-day framework as presented, while Iran continues to put diplomacy and negotiations forward as part of its proposal.

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Iranian President Pezeshkian at UN says Iranians have been victims of US terrorism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at the UN General Assembly that Iranians had been victims of US terrorism and insisted that Iran had acted in self-defence.

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3 days ago

September 23, 2026

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of subjecting Iranians to what he described as terrorism while addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday.

Pezeshkian said Iran had defended itself against attacks and rejected the characterisation of the country as a terrorist actor. His remarks came during a rare wartime appearance at the UN as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high.

Pezeshkian accuses US and Israel of attacks

Speaking at the General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iranian civilians had been targeted by attacks and described the actions against his country as aggression.

“We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists,” he said, according to the report.

Pezeshkian also accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran, while maintaining that Tehran’s response was an act of self-defence.

The Iranian president displayed photographs of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolchildren who, according to his account, were killed during the early days of the conflict.

Iran’s message at the UN

Pezeshkian’s address came against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and heightened tensions in the region.

Iranian officials had indicated ahead of the UN visit that they intended to highlight what Tehran considers attacks against its people and raise concerns over the international response to the conflict.

The Iranian delegation’s visit to New York also comes amid restrictions imposed by the United States on the delegation’s movement and other aspects of its stay, according to reporting ahead of the address.

Pezeshkian says Iran defended itself

Pezeshkian’s central message at the UN was that Iran’s military actions should be viewed as a response to attacks rather than terrorism.

His description of the conflict and the allegations against the United States and Israel represent the Iranian government’s position. They should therefore be attributed to Pezeshkian rather than presented as independently established facts.

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PM Modi’s Canada visit could help wrap trade talks, says Canada PM Mark Carney

Canadian PM Mark Carney said he is looking forward to hosting PM Narendra Modi, with both countries aiming to conclude their ongoing trade negotiations.

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3 days ago

September 23, 2026

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said he is looking forward to hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as India and Canada continue efforts to advance their bilateral relationship and conclude ongoing trade negotiations.

The two countries have been working towards a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with both sides previously setting a target to conclude the negotiations in 2026.

Carney and Modi have held discussions on strengthening economic ties between India and Canada, including trade and investment. Their engagement has gained momentum following Carney’s visit to India earlier this year.

India-Canada trade talks

India and Canada formally resumed efforts towards a broader trade agreement after a period of strained bilateral ties. The two sides have committed to advancing negotiations on a CEPA covering their economic relationship.

In June, Carney and Modi reviewed progress in bilateral economic cooperation during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. They expressed satisfaction with the progress in CEPA negotiations and reaffirmed their shared objective of concluding the talks in 2026.

During Carney’s visit to India in March, the two leaders had also agreed to accelerate negotiations on the CEPA and work towards finalising the agreement during 2026.

Modi’s proposed Canada visit

Carney had invited PM Modi to visit Canada in 2026, and the two leaders agreed to remain engaged through diplomatic channels to work towards a mutually convenient date for the visit.

The proposed visit comes as New Delhi and Ottawa seek to build on renewed diplomatic and economic engagement, with trade negotiations remaining a key part of the relationship.

The focus on completing the trade talks comes as both countries look to expand commercial ties and establish a broader economic framework through the proposed CEPA.