Bulletin of Atomic Scientists - A presidential announcement on the Iran deal, via Twitter

A presidential announcement on the Iran deal, via Twitter

Earlier today, President Donald Trump tweeted that he will be announcing his decision on whether to reimpose economic sanctions on Iran tomorrow, Tuesday, May 8, at 2 PM Eastern. Despite evidence that Tehran is complying with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), it is widely expected that Trump will announce a re-imposition of sanctions, effectively ending US participation in the agreement. Examine the critical elements of the Iran deal by reading through the work of our columnist, Ariane Tababai. It’s all here at the Bulletin. What you need to know: What are Iranian hardliners saying on social media? Ariane Tabatabai The Bolton threat to the Iran nuclear deal Ariane Tabatabai Trump plays into hands of Iranian hardliners Ariane Tabatabai Shoddy translation in the Western media is increasing nuclear tensions—again Ariane Tabatabai An Iran memo to Trump Ariane Tabatabai Trump said he'd tear up the Iran nuclear deal. Now what? Ariane Tababai Hands across the lab: Will the US and Iran cooperate on science? Ariane Tababai How the United States benefits if Iran's economy booms Ariane Tababai, Minsu Crowder-Han Should South Korea be Iran's next nuclear energy partner? Ariane Tababai, Duyeon Kim Bonus: Iran Deal: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Tabatabai was a consultant on this segment of Last Week Tonight. As she describes the segment: “It jam-packs the segment with a lot of info on US-Iran relations, Iranian culture, and the deal (and most of it is fairly on point) and it's hilarious.” To make a gift to the 2018 Annual Fund for the Bulletin or inquire about an IRA gift, gift of stock, or to discuss an estate or planned gift, call our development officer at 773.834.2308 or email cmcelligott@thebulletin.org.