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Saudi Arabia Applauds Trump Decision on Iran Nuclear Deal

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Saudi Arabia has embraced President Trump's decision yesterday to pull the United States out of the JCPoA, the agreement to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions by offering sanctions relief in exchange for Iran's compliance with non-proliferation standards.

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