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Article snippet: MORE (D-Minn.) on Sunday said if the U.S. pulls out of the Iran nuclear deal, it will undercut Washington's leadership role in the world as well as hurt the U.S.'s credibility going forward. ADVERTISEMENT "What kind of message does that send, that we abrogate every treaty that we sign, whether it's Paris or this? Or every agreement? This just undermines our nation as a leader," he continued. Franken defended the Obama-era nuclear agreement, saying it helped keep Tehran from getting its hands on a nuclear weapon. MORE and other top administration officials who argue the U.S. should stay in the agreement, but seek amendments to the pact. His remarks come after Trump on Friday announced that he wouldn't certify that Iran was complying with the requirements set forward by the multilateral deal. Trump argued the Iran nuclear deal is no longer serving U.S. national security interests and accused Tehran of committing "multiple violations of the agreement." “I am announcing today that we cannot and will not make this certification,” Trump said during a speech at the White House on Friday, while stopping short of withdrawing from the accord that he has repeatedly criticized. Trump's announcement leaves the fate of the deal in the hands of Congress, which has 60 days to decide whether Iran will be slapped with economic sanctions that were lifted under the deal. The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 tel | 202-628-8503 fax The contents... Link to the full article to read more