Trump AdministrationPence Urges Unwilling Europeans to Back Iran Sanctions, Quit Iran Nuclear DealSavePrintVice President Michael Pence gives a speech during the 55th Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 16, 2019. Alexandra Beier/Getty ImagesPetr Svabreporter2/18/2019|Updated: 2/18/2019Vice President Mike Pence called on European nations on Feb. 16 to support U.S. sanctions on Iran and to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal.Yet major European players—prominently France, Germany, and Britain—appear unwilling to heed the call amid Europe’s financial entanglements with Iran.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentPetr SvabreporterPetr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement. Author’s Selected ArticlesINFOGRAPHIC: The CCP’s Cyberwar MachineOct 13, 2025How Social Media Is Warping People’s Relationship With ViolenceSep 26, 2025Pro-CCP Influencers Exploit Kirk’s Assassination to Attack US, Divide AmericansSep 20, 2025She Went Through Hell, but It Didn’t Break HerSep 03, 2025Related TopicsEuropeIranIran nuclear dealVice President Mike Pence
