Following President Donald Trump's announcement of the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear proliferation agreement, European Union countries are struggling to maintain the deal. German Chancellor Angela Merkel noted at a press conference that Europe faces responsibilities to ensure peace and reaffirmed the commitment of France, the United Kingdom, and Germany to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a statement on Tuesday calling on the remaining parties to the nuclear deal to fully comply with their commitments, noting that the agreement has represented a major achievement in nuclear proliferation and diplomacy, and has contributed to international security.
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