Trump's recent decision to possibly end the agreement marks a significant shift in US foreign policy, particularly as tensions with North Korea are at a peak. This move comes shortly after he signed an executive order to dismantle Obama's healthcare reform. The deal, also supported by China, France, Russia, Britain, Germany, and the EU, was intended to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. However, Trump believes the agreement was too lenient and has left it up to Congress to potentially modify or reinstate US sanctions on Iran. He expressed concerns about the potential consequences of continuing with the deal, including increased violence and terrorism. European allies are cautioning about a potential rift with the United States over the nuclear agreement, stating that President Trump's decision to put it on hold harms the country's credibility internationally. Trump's prioritization of "America First" in international agreements has also resulted in the US pulling out of the Paris climate accord and the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, as well as renegotiating NAFTA with Canada and Mexico. In response, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani affirmed Iran's commitment to the deal and criticized Trump for unfounded allegations, asserting that Iran will not succumb to foreign pressure. Rouhani declared that Iran and the agreement remain steadfast and resilient. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani gave a televised speech in Tehran on October 13, 2017, as confirmed by a statement from the UN atomic watchdog. The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Yukiya Amano, emphasized that Iran is abiding by the nuclear deal and is subject to the most rigorous nuclear verification system in the world. This statement comes in the context of the US president's legal obligation to verify Iran's compliance with the deal every 90 days, which has been done twice by President Trump. Two officials within the administration involved in the Iran policy discussion stated that President Trump disregarded the advice of key figures such as the secretary of defense, secretary of state, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, chief of staff, and national security advisor. Instead, Trump chose to listen to the more hardline perspectives of CIA Director Mike Pompeo and some external parties. The decision was criticized by US Democrats, with Senator Ben Cardin expressing concern about the consequences of isolating the US from its allies. EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini also expressed disapproval, stating that the international community cannot afford to dismantle a functioning nuclear agreement. "This agreement is not between two parties. The decision will be made by Congress. The US Congress will have a 60-day period to determine whether to reinstate economic sanctions on Tehran that were removed as part of the agreement. If Congress reinstates the sanctions, the US would be breaching the terms of the nuclear deal, potentially causing it to collapse. If lawmakers take no action, the agreement will remain in effect. A single protester, wearing a mask of Donald Trump, demonstrates outside the White House in opposition to President Trump's announcement regarding the Iran nuclear deal and his approach to Iran on October 13, 2017 in Washington, US." Chairman Bob Corker of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee is working on modifying a law regarding Iran to incorporate "trigger points" that would lead to the automatic reinstatement of US sanctions if Tehran surpasses them. A solitary protestor, wearing a Donald Trump mask, demonstrates outside the White House in opposition to President Trump's stance on the Iran nuclear deal. The triggers are said to include the reimposition of US sanctions if Tehran is believed to be less than a year away from creating a nuclear weapon. Additionally, the trigger points are expected to address stricter nuclear inspections, Iran's ballistic missile program, and eliminate the "sunset clauses" of the deal, which gradually lift restrictions on Iran's nuclear program. The passage of this legislation by Congress is uncertain. Trump issued a warning that if a solution cannot be reached with Congress and allies, the agreement will be terminated. He specifically targeted Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, criticizing their actions in Syria, Yemen, and Iraq. The Trump administration denounced the Revolutionary Guards but did not officially label them as a foreign terrorist organization, despite their significant influence in Iran's security, political, and economic systems. The group had already been sanctioned by the US before, so the impact of the latest measures is likely to be more symbolic than practical. The US military announced on Friday that it was exploring potential collaborations with allies to increase pressure on Iran in alignment with Trump's new strategy. Additionally, they were reassessing the deployment of US forces. However, US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis noted that Iran had not engaged in any provocative actions following Trump's announcement.