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Staying in Nuclear Deal Subject to National Interest

The nuclear deal was struck in 2015 between Iran and Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia  and the United States.
The nuclear deal was struck in 2015 between Iran and Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia  and the United States.

Iran will withdraw from its nuclear agreement with world powers if its interests are not protected by the other signatories in case of a US pullout, President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday, assuring the nation that there is no reason for anxiety as the country is prepared for every possible scenario. 
US President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw from the agreement—formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action—when it comes up for renewal on May 12, demanding European allies "fix the terrible flaws" or he will reimpose economic sanctions on Tehran. 
The nuclear deal was signed in 2015 by Iran, Britain, China, France, Germany, Russia and the United States. Under the pact, sanctions were eased in return for curbs on Iran's nuclear program, but Tehran says it is not reaping the rewards despite fully complying with the deal. 

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"What we seek to gain from the But if we realize that what we intended to achieve through the JCPOA cannot be ensured, we will continue our own path and plans JCPOA could be ensured by parties other than the United States.," Rouhani told a meeting in Mashhad, northeast Khorasan Razavi Province, his official website reported. 
He said the main goal of Iran in signing the landmark agreement was the removal of "unjust" sanctions, which was partially realized in some sectors, including oil, petrochemical, machinery, healthcare and agriculture.  

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