Britain reaffirms commitment to Iran nuclear deal in call with Donald Trump, says PM Theresa May's office
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Theresa May leaves in a car after attending a radio interview in London, Oct 10, 2017.
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"(The Prime Minister) stressed that it was important that the deal was carefully monitored and properly enforced."
They also discussed the need for Britain, the United States and others to work together to counter destabilising Iranian activity in the region, May's office said.
Britain and the United States are two of eight signatories to the deal, along with Iran, China, France, Russia, Germany and the European Union.
China, Russia and the European states have already expressed their continued support for the deal, while Iran has said Trump would not be able to undermine the pact.
If Trump declines to certify Iran's compliance, US congressional leaders would have 60 days to decide whether to reimpose sanctions on Tehran suspended under the agreement.
Earlier, the White House said Trump would make an announcement later this week on an "overall Iran strategy", including whether to decertify the nuclear deal.
May's office said she agreed with Trump that their teams should remain in contact ahead of the decision on recertification.
