Merkel to Israel TV: Imperfect Iran deal better than no deal
JERUSALEM -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel defended the Iran nuclear deal in an interview with an Israeli TV channel, saying an imperfect deal is better than no deal and that her country will "watch very closely" to ensure it is being fulfilled.
Her comments were broadcast Sunday, ahead of a meeting in Washington this week with President Donald Trump who vows to withdraw from the agreement by May 12 unless US and European negotiators agree to fix what he calls its serious flaws. Separately, French President Emmanuel Macron, a fellow defender of the Iran deal, begins a state visit in the US on Monday.
Merkel told Israel TV's Channel 10 that she can understand the "great worries in Israel, concerning what is emanating from Iran."
