Europe 'will not compromise' with US over Iran sanctions: Macron

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French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Europe would not compromise with the United States over Washington's move to reactivate sanctions on Iran, warning the so-called snapback could undermine the UN Security Council and increase Middle East tensions.

Macron assailed the "maximum pressure" policy of US President Donald Trump, saying it had failed to curb Tehran's interference in the region or ensure it would not acquire a nuclear weapon.

"We will not compromise on the activation of a mechanism that the United States is not in a position to activate on its own after leaving the agreement," Macron told the UN General Assembly's 75th session by video from Paris.

"This would undermine the unity of the Security Council and the integrity of its decisions, and it would run the risk of further aggravating tensions in the region," he warned.

https://www.france24.com/en/20200922-europe-will-not-compromise-with-us-over-iran-sanctions-macron

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1. Slap down

tRump, you are despised throughout the civilized world.

Stick that up your ass & smoke it.

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2. Trump is loved in certain circles - Arab autocrats stand to gain from Trump reelection

https://www.dw.com/en/arab-autocrats-stand-to-gain-from-trump-reelection/a-55019391

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3. When I said civilized nations,

I was referring to the populace, not necessarily their leaders.