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According to France 24, US President Donald Trump called on Tuesday for all nations that are part of the International Criminal Court to quit the body, and condemned Iran in his speech at the United Nations.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
Analytically, the US withdrawal and its call for other countries to do the same reflect its differences with the international judicial system. In a broader context, Trump's administration continues its tough stance against Iran, viewing the war with Iran as having prevented Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The president also warned that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" if no agreement is reached to end the conflict.
