Trump's next move on the Iran deal could torpedo negotiations with North Korea before they even start

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• President Donald Trump has repeatedly signaled a desire to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal, which he referred to as "terrible," "insane," and "ridiculous" as he met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. 
• Experts and proponents of the deal warn that withdrawing from it could make it difficult for the US to negotiate with North Korea over its nuclear program. 
• During a televised address Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani warned there would be "severe consequences" if anyone "betrays the deal."

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President Donald Trump is seemingly poised to withdraw the US from the Iran nuclear deal in May, and experts warn this could have a detrimental impact on impending negotiations with North Korea regarding its nuclear arsenal. 

Trump has consistently condemned the Iran deal, a landmark agreement orchestrated by the Obama administration to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons in exchange for lifting economic sanctions. As French President Emmanuel Macron visited the White House on Tuesday, Trump referred to the agreement as a "terrible," "insane," and "ridiculous" deal.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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