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| | *[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-targets-hezbollah-financier-with-sanctions/ Taking aim at Iran, US hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved February 3, 2018. | | *[https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-targets-hezbollah-financier-with-sanctions/ Taking aim at Iran, US hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved February 3, 2018. |
| | *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-hits-hezbollah-with-new-terror-sanctions-iran/ Trump administration hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''CBS News''. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref> | | *[https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-hits-hezbollah-with-new-terror-sanctions-iran/ Trump administration hits Hezbollah with new sanctions]. ''CBS News''. February 2, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2018.</ref> |
| | + | **May 8, 2018—President Trump announced the U.S. would leave the Iran nuclear deal due to its serious flaws and signed a memorandum to that effect, keeping a major campaign promise.<ref>Multiple references: |
| | + | *Spiering, Charlie (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/08/promise-kept-donald-trump-announces-decision-withdraw-iran-deal/ Promise Kept: Donald Trump Announces Decision to Withdraw from Iran Deal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Pappas, Alex (May 8, 2018). [http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2018/05/08/trump-vows-to-withdraw-from-iran-nuclear-agreement-calls-pact-defective-at-its-core.html Trump vows to withdraw from Iran nuclear agreement, calls pact ‘defective at its core’]. ''Fox News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Holland, Steve (May 8, 2018). [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear/trump-abandons-defective-iran-nuclear-deal-to-revive-sanctions-idUSKBN1I90D6 Trump abandons 'defective' Iran nuclear deal, to revive sanctions]. ''Reuters''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Kheel, Rebecca; Fabian, Jordan (May 8, 2018). [http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/386656-trump-pulls-us-out-of-iran-deal Trump pulls US out of Iran nuke deal]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Miller, S.A.; Boyer, Dave (May 8, 2018). [https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2018/may/8/donald-trump-slaps-sanctions-iran-after-formally-w/ Trump slaps sanctions on Iran after formally withdrawing from nuclear deal]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Lucey, Catherine; Lederman, Josh (May 8, 2018). [https://www.apnews.com/cead755353a1455bbef08ef289448994/Trump-declares-US-leaving-'horrible'-Iran-nuclear-accord Trump declares US leaving ‘horrible’ Iran nuclear accord]. ''Associated Press''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | The Israeli government reacted positively while European countries opposed the move: |
| | + | *Newman, Marissa (May 8, 2018). [https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-israel-fully-supports-trumps-bold-pullout-from-iran-deal/ Netanyahu: Israel ‘fully supports’ Trump’s ‘bold’ pullout from Iran deal]. ''The Times of Israel''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Klein, Aaron (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/jerusalem/2018/05/08/netanyahu-praises-trumps-bold-decision-bolt-deal-terrorist-iran-regime/ Netanyahu Praises Trump’s ‘Bold Decision’ to Bolt Deal with ‘Terrorist’ Iran Regime]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Nazarian, Adelle (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/05/08/england-germany-france-express-regret-concern-trumps-decision-withdraw-iran-nuclear-deal/ England, Germany, France Express ‘Regret and Concern’ over Iran Nuclear Deal Withdrawal]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | See also: |
| | + | *Pollak, Joel B. (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2018/05/08/leaving-iran-deal-trump-ends-obamas-legacy-appeasement-autocracy/ Pollak: In Leaving Iran Deal, Trump Ends Obama’s Legacy of Appeasement]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018. |
| | + | *Carney, John (May 8, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/05/08/oilpricesirannukedeal/ Trump Ended the Iran Nuke Deal and Oil Prices Declined]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved May 8, 2018.</ref> |
| | *The Trump Administration took several actions against North Korea: | | *The Trump Administration took several actions against North Korea: |
| | **January 24, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned sixteen individuals, nine entities, and six North Korean ships for their roles in helping North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Multiple references: | | **January 24, 2018—The Trump Administration sanctioned sixteen individuals, nine entities, and six North Korean ships for their roles in helping North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.<ref>Multiple references: |