Israel Testing Failed Tactics to Scupper Iran-EU Talks

Israel's recent provocations in Syria are aimed at destroying any chance of the Iran nuclear agreement surviving without the United States and are reminiscent of similar failed tactics pursued before the landmark deal was struck, according to an Iranian news agency. 
"In the lead-up to negotiations between Iran and Europe about continuing the JCPOA, Israel is seeking to torpedo the talks even before they begin," ISNA wrote in a commentary on Friday, referring to salvaging the the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. 
US President Donald Trump on May 8 announced a decision to pull Washington out of the international agreement with Tehran and revive US economic sanctions, much to the chagrin of European allies that have significant trade links with Iran. 
The deal limits the country's nuclear work in return for relief from economic sanctions.