North Korea slams U.S. on Iran nuclear deal

 North Korea slammed the United States as the Trump administration considers withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal, also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.


Pyongyang's Workers' Party newspaper Rodong Sinmun issued the statement on Friday amid speculation on whether a U.S. withdrawal from the deal would have an effect on the upcoming U.S.-North Korea summit.


 "The United States is describing the nuclear agreement as terrible," the newspaper stated. "They are using forceful measures so they can inspect Iranian military bases."

The Rodong added the United States is "putting pressure on Iran to isolate" the country.

Unilateral U.S. sanctions against Iran could increase based on U.S. claims Iran's missile program is a violation of the nuclear agreement, the North Korean newspaper said.
 (UPI)
 4/5/18