Trump is insisting on changes to the nuclear deal and U.S. law that would be difficult if not impossible to finesse. He wants Iran to allow the immediate inspection of all sites as requested by U.N. inspectors, and he demands no lapse of the “sunset” provisions imposing curbs on Iran’s nuclear program. [Trump warns he will withdraw U.S. from Iran nuclear deal if fixes not made]Russia called Trump’s remarks “extremely negative.” China said the deal now faces “complicating factors.” And the European Union said it would “assess” the implications. The countries that negotiated with Iran alongside the United States seemed to be caught off balance by Trump’s demands for changes. Senior administration officials said the United States will discuss with them the modifications Trump demands but will not speak directly with Iran.

Source: Washington Post January 13, 2018 19:00 UTC