US President, Donald Trump, has accused Iran of collaborating with North Korea to strengthen North Korea’s missile technology in an earlier tweet, of September 23, 2017.
Iran just test-fired a Ballistic Missile capable of reaching Israel.They are also working with North Korea. Not much of an agreement we have!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
Trump said there were many people who believed Iran was dealing with the North Korea. He further mentioned that he was going to instruct the United States Intelligence Agencies to do a thorough analysis and report back their findings beyond what they had already reviewed.
In line with his suspicion, Trump refused to certify the Iran Nuclear Agreement, calling on the Congress to revise an existing US law (Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act INARA), in a way that makes those restrictions on Iran’s Nuclear Program permanent.
“INARA requires me to certify that the suspension under the deal is appropriate and proportionate. I am announcing today that we cannot and will not make this certification. I am directing my administration to work closely with congress and our allies to address the deal’s many flaws”.
“In the event that we are not able to reach a solution, working with congress and our allies then the agreement will be terminated. It is under continuous review and our participation can be cancelled by me as president at any time”.
The law if revised will re-impose sanctions that were hitherto lifted under the nuclear accord, if Iran takes certain steps related to its Ballistic Missile Program.
Earlier, the President issued two certifications to Iran, in April and July respectively. The next certification was to take place October 15, 2017, before Trump rescinded.
Iran and its Nuclear Program
The Iran nuclear deal, known as Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), is an agreement between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council. It was signed in 2015 and implemented in 2016.
Iran has significantly reduced activities of its nuclear program and allowed broad access to International inspectors in exchange for sanctions relief from the International Community.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement said
“the Islamic Republic of Iran will not be the first to withdraw from the deal, but if its rights and interests in the deal are not respected, it will stop implementing all its commitments, and will resume its peaceful nuclear program without any restrictions”.
The JCPOA requires an American President to certify that Iran is complying with the deal’s terms, every 90 days.
