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Washington Post op-ed: Europe’s best chance on Iran could soon evaporate
by David Albright and Andrea Stricker
January 3, 2018
Stunning and important protests in Iran have rightly dominated the headlines in recent days, but another consequential moment is fast approaching for Iran and the West. It must not be overlooked in the excitement and concern for Iranian citizens bravely standing up for their rights.
Since President Trump’s decision in October not to certify the Iran nuclear deal, Britain, France and Germany have sent a steady stream of emissaries to Washington to press the administration to delay or water down efforts to fix what it sees as a flawed agreement. There is a much more constructive way forward, however — if the Europeans can grab on to it before it evaporates.
This op-ed appears in full on the Washington Post’s website here.
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