Trump finally pulls out US from Iran nuclear deal

Washington, May 9: US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that he was pulling out of the Iran nuclear deal, unravelling the signature foreign policy achievement of his predecessor, Barack Obama, and isolating the US among its Western allies.

"This was a horrible one-sided deal that should have never, ever been made," Trump said at the White House in announcing his decision. "It didn't bring calm, it didn't bring peace, and it never will." He said he would reimpose economic sanctions that were waived when the deal was signed in 2015.

Trump's announcement, while long anticipated and widely telegraphed, plunges America's relations with European allies into deep uncertainty. They have committed to staying in the deal, raising the prospect of a diplomatic and economic clash as the United States reimposes stringent sanctions on Iran.

In a statement, France, Germany and the UK - who are also signatories to the deal - have said they "regret" the American decision.