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US will never allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon: US Vice President

US Vice President Mike Pence vowed today in an address to the Israeli parliament that Washington will never allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon.<br/>' <br/>Pence said that they have a solemn promise to Israel, to all the Middle East and to the world – the United States of America will never allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon. <br/><br/>The 2015 deal that was meant to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities was fiercely opposed by Israel, but backed by then US president Barack Obama, his successor Donald Trump has fiercely criticised the agreement, accusing Tehran of not sticking to it and saying it still allows the Islamic republic to support terrorist organisations across the globe – including Israel's longstanding enemies.<br/>' <br/>Pence said that Earlier this month Trump again waived nuclear-related sanctions- as required every few months to stay in the agreement- but demanded European partners work with Washington to improve the terms of the deal.<br/>'<br/>He cleared that the Iran nuclear deal is a disaster and the United States of America will no longer certify this ill-conceived agreement.<br/><br/>

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