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Iran Nuclear Deal

President Donald Trump signs a document reinstating sanctions against Iran after announcing the U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal at the White House on May 8th, 2018.

An expert in U.S.-Iran relations argues the U.S. pullout from the nuclear agreement gives Iran's government a convenient scapegoat.

By Tom Jacobs

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

An expert of Middle East policy expresses concerns over the destabilizing effect that Pompeo's new position could have on the region.

By Gregory Aftandilian

President Donald Trump speaks to the media on January 6th, 2018, at Camp David, in Thurmont, Maryland.

White House officials said it will be the last time Trump waives sanctions against Iran.

By Kate Wheeling