'Trump, this deal is crucial for EU security'

brussels - European countries are disappointed that the US is again sanctioning Iran, now that the Americans have withdrawn from the nuclear deal with that country. France, Germany, Great Britain and the EU state in a joint declaration that the atomic agreement 'does what it is meant to do.'

Ministers from the three countries and EU foreign chief Federica Mogherini say that the nuclear deal, formally called Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), is crucial for 'the security of Europe, the region and the whole world. '