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Trump's move may increase danger of war: Germany

The US on Friday failed to formally certify that Tehran was complying with the 2015 accord even though international inspectors say it is

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If the United States terminates the Iran nuclear deal or reimposes sanctions on Tehran it could result in Iran developing nuclear weapons and raise the danger of war close to Europe, Germany’s foreign minister said on Saturday.

US President Donald Trump refused on Friday to formally certify that Tehran was complying with the 2015 accord even though international inspectors say it is. He warned he might ultimately terminate the agreement.

German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel told Deutschlandfunk radio that Trump had sent a “difficult and dangerous signal” when the US administration was also dealing with the North Korea nuclear crisis.

“My big concern

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