tonight at ten — president trump carries out his threat to abandon the international nuclear deal involving iran. ignoring appeals from european allies, mr trump signs an order reinstating economic sanctions, claiming it's the only way to deal with iran's ambitions. if we do nothing, we know exactly what will happen. in just a short period of time the world's leading state sponsor of terror will be on the cusp of acquiring the world's most dangerous weapons. the iranians warned there would be consequences and accused mrtrump of engaging in psychological warfare. translation: i have ordered the atomic energy organisation of iran to be ready to start the enrichment of uranium at industrial levels. here in iraq and across the middle east they are moving once again into

the unknown. the most dangerous issue in the world's most volatile region is back in play. we'll have the latest from our correspondents in the middle east, in washington, and in brussels on the impact of the american decision. also tonight... rail companies launch a consultation to try to make buying a train ticket simpler and fairer. we report on the wealth gap between generations and a plan to get pensioners to fund a lump sum payment to all 25—year—olds. more former chelsea youth football players have come forward to accuse two former coaches of racial abuse between the 1970s and 90s. and i am in indonesia where scientists are warning that even if all the plastic waste is cleared up, there could be a potentially harmful legacy. and come up on bbc news, the latest twist in the bid to 255 relegation ewise in e ie ela e0 am refegafien the premier? west from the premier league. west brom watch on as struggling - and

president trump has announced tonight that the united states the president had been repeatedly urged by allies, including britain, not to withdraw. let's join our correspondent nick bryant at the white house. this could be the most controversial and consequential decision of the trump presidency so far, placing

great strain on his relations with european allies including britain. many think it will escalate tensions in the middle east but donald trump a rdently in the middle east but donald trump ardently believes he is making america safer again. with a flourish of his presidential pen, donald trump has inked into history one of the most muscular pledges that america first campaign, one that delivers a potentially fatal blow to the signature foreign policy achievement of barack obama, one that could put the united states one that could put the united states ona one that could put the united states on a collision course with iran. the fa ct on a collision course with iran. the fact is that this was a horrible, one—sided deal that should have never ever been made. it did not bring calm, it did not bring peace and it never will. therefore i am announcing today that the united states will withdraw from the iran nuclear deal. in one of his toughest speeches yet he said he would

reimpose the highest level of economic sanctions against tehran. america will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail. we will not allow american cities to be threatened with destruction and we will not allow a regime that chance death to america to gain access to the most deadly weapons on earth. today's action sends a critical message. the united states no longer makes empty threats. when i make promises, i keep them. the nuclear deal was struck in 2015 between iran and six world powers including the us, uk and russia. iran agreed to limit its controversial nuclear energy programme which international power is feared could lead to the development of a nuclear weapon. in return, stringent economic sanctions we re return, stringent economic sanctions were lifted enabling iran to sell more oil to other countries and trade more efficiently. the iranian

president, hassan rouhani, deliberate an almost instantaneous response, saying his country was preparing to restart uranium enrichment, key for making both nuclear energy and weapons. translation: i have ordered the atomic energy organisation of iran to be ready to stop the enrichment of uranium at industrial levels. we will wait a few weeks and speak with our allies. all depends on our national interests. european architects of the deal present at its creation three years ago, they tonight gave a grim faced response. the european union is determined to act in accordance with security interests and protect its economic investments. the nuclear deal with iran is the culmination of 12 years of diplomacy. it belongs to the entire international community. it has been working and it is delivering on its goal, which is

guaranteeing that iran does not develop nuclear weapons. but praise from america's closest middle east ally. israel thanks presidents club for his courageous leadership, his commitment to confront the terrorist regime in tehran and to ensure that iran never gets nuclear weapons, not today and not in a decade and not about —— thanks president trump. from barack obama, a rare public rebuke of his successor, coding the decision misguided and a serious mistake. it will make america much safer. donald trump is unapologetic. for him it is promise made, promise kept. in tehran, within minutes of the announcement at the white house, president rouhani said he was deeply disappointed by president trump's decision and said there could be no justification for it. and he called on other powers to continue to respect the deal, known as thejoint comprehensive plan of action, as our chief international correspondent, lyse doucet, reports. tonight's news in tehran, state tv‘s

most important headline in years. trump withdraws from the nuclear deal. moments later, president rouhani's turn. flanked by men who spent years negotiating this landmark accord. translation: from this moment on the nuclear bereavement is between iran and five other countries —— nuclear agreement. we have to wait and see out the five other countries will react. iran's next step depends on europe. nearly three years ago iranians celebrated the end of sanctions, the start of a new relationship with the west. it did not last long. today the iranian currency fell almost record lows against the dollar. we expect this

to happen, this man says on state tv. what difference does it make? even hard—liners who opposed the deal might rally around the president, for now. the united states does not understand he is bringing together political opponent in the iranian system and he is bringing them together on the wrong side of engagement and he's going to promote their ideas, hardline ideas of resistance, and that is going to be provocation will and also detrimentalfor iran's be provocation will and also detrimental for iran's future domestic politics. the other impact will be in the region. there is one line in this deal which speaks of hope that it will positively contribute to peace and security in the region. but, as the deal unravels, the fear is regional tensions will now escalate, especially with iran's growing influence everywhere from iraq through syria to lebanon along

israel's border. and tonight that tension is mounting. israel is braced for possible iranian retaliation after recent air strikes in syria a conflict which intensifies just as a deal meant to prevent up war seems be falling apart. let's talk more about the impact. in a moment we'll talk to our our middle east editor, jeremy bowen, who's in erbil in iraq. but first to our europe editor, katya adler, in brussels. i think it is fair to say that eu leaders almost begged president, not to do this so what is the thinking tonight there? there is deep regret across europe, and not a little concerned that expressed clearly in a statement by the prime minister issues on behalf of the three european signatories of the deal, the uk, france and germany. all involved in the frantic last—minute diplomacy to try to keep the us in the deal but in the end donald trump's decision does not come as a

huge surprise and behind the scenes in the last month european leaders, the eu is a key backer of the deal, they have been working to try to come up with plans to keep it alive, whatever the washington decision. there was even a last—minute meeting with an iranian delegation here in brussels this afternoon and the disquiet in europe that the us said it could not impose sanctions on countries or businesses that do deal with iran. still european leaders are keeping the door open, optimistically, for donald trump two changes might and they say they will be working on the main issues of the deal that he most objected to. an attempt across europe are putting on attempt across europe are putting on a brave face but privately real anxiety about the long—term viability of the iran deal and what it means in terms of security. many thanks. let's talk to jeremy it means in terms of security. many thanks. let's talk tojeremy bowen. how do you measure the potential impact of this decision across the region? i think they could be considerable. here in iraq, iran is

the most powerful foreign force and if there is to be pushed back, maybe even of a military nature, against the united states it might come from iran's allies in this country. more widely, back in 2015 those six powers who signed the deal with iran i think let out a big sigh of relief because, at the time, the region seems to be sliding inexorably into war because of iran's nuclear plans and israelresponse to them. the deal, not perfect, i don't think anybody would say it was, has brought a certain period of calm over the last three years and that is of course now going to end because there is a lot of uncertainty. in the middle east there are many violent, dangerous and difficult issues. but i think everything surrounding iran's

nuclear plans, or lack of them, they claim, to have a nuclear weapon, thatis claim, to have a nuclear weapon, that is the most dangerous issue in this very volatile region. as for american foreign policy in this part of the world, i think the announcement that president trump made today will dictate the shape of it for the rest of his time in power and perhaps will go into his successor's time as well. thank you. jeremie boga in iraq and catcher adler in brussels ——jeremy jeremie boga in iraq and catcher adler in brussels —— jeremy bowen. north korea's leader, kimjong—un, has paid another visit to china, where he's held talks with president xi. the diplomatic activity is intensifying ahead of a planned summit between president trump and kimjong—un, and the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, is travelling there tonight. china is keen to maintain its influence, as our correspondent john sudworth reports from dandong, on the border between north korean and china. as the two men took their amiable stroll by the sea, it was hard

to believe that one was, just a few months ago, an international pariah with whom even china was said to be losing patience. now, he's the man of the moment. the chinese president signalled his approval. dialogue with america, he said, can bring peace. in the city of dandong, up the coast from where the leaders are meeting, investors, clutching property portfolios, are hoping that with peace comes something else. prosperity. translation: property prices rose a lot this year, they doubled. they have gone up because of kim jong—un. only a narrow stretch of water separates the city from north korea and the contrast between the two banks could not be more stark. this bridge ends in a field because north korea has not yet

built the connecting road. it's a pristine, gleaming highway and it's proof of the huge economic potential if the impoverished country at the other end of it ever were to open up. but this unfinished bridge is proof of something else, too. that time and again just as the world has sensed change, north korea has chosen isolation over reform. chinese homes along the border have, quite literally, been shaken by the nuclear tests. there are plenty here who doubt whether north korea, having tried so hard to get its weapons, will ever give them up. but one chinese couple in their new home overlooking the new bridge, insist that this time the difference might be kim jong—un himself. translation: he is a young leader, he has been been abroad.

i think he wants to develop north korea and improve its economy, so i think there is hope. but chinese reports suggest mr kim won't accept unilateral disarmament. beyond the goodwill, it's a potential stumbling block and a reminder that it's only a few short steps back to the brink. john sudworth, bbc news, dandong. rail companies are launching a consultation to try to make buying a train ticket simpler and fairer. the rail delivery group, which represents railfirms, says there are some 55 million different fare combinations in the current system and it admits that customers aren't always offered the cheapest fare available. our transport correspondent, victoria fritz, reports. crowded, expensive, and the busiest in europe. and with 55 million different types of fares on britain's railways, it's little wonder that two thirds of passengers aren't even sure if they've bought the right ticket.

i'm very confused as to what to pick. so if it is simplified, maybe journey byjourney, and it is made easier tojust pick where you're going. i do think there is a need for it to be slightly better regulated because otherwise you could end up making the wrong choice. and ending up paying more than you need to. there is a lot of disparity between what the prices are, when they come out, and stuff like that. so i think actually this consultation is a really positive step. for the first time, the numbers of people choosing to travel by rail in some parts of the country is falling. train companies admit that change is needed to restore trust in the system. we know that customers don't always feel they are getting the right ticket, or they are not confident of that. we want to improve that trust so they have confidence and we can drive further improvements through radical reform of fares regulation and improve things for customers and the economy. the mid—90s brought privatisation and with it, over 400 pages of new regulations for the railways. but those rules no longer apply

in a world of flexible working and travel. the way we are buying our fares is changing too, we are far less likely to go in there, the ticket office, than we are to go on here, online. and some passengers are managing to pay less for their journey by splitting up their fare into a series of single tickets. for example, if you were to buy a ticket from london kings cross to sheffield today, for the 7th ofjuly, leaving at seven o'clock in the morning, it would cost you £32. but if you bought two separate tickets from london kings cross to doncaster then sheffield, it will cost you £18. that's a saving of 56%. and you would even get there ten minutes early. although train companies have pledged that average fares will not rise as a result of reform, some journeys could still become more expensive. where to set fares is ultimately a decision for the government. what is fundamental is that the government commits now to implementing the findings of this

review and this consultation. a simpler system will be welcomed by all rail users, but closing cost saving loopholes like split ticketing may be a far harder sell to passengers. victoria fritz, bbc news. in the house of lords — the government has suffered yet another defeat — the 13th so far — over its brexit plans. by a majority of 27 — peers backed retaining key aspects of the single market — through continued participation in the european economic area — in defiance of both the conservative and labour front benches. earlier today the foreign secretary boris johnson dismissed one of theresa may's proposals for handling customs duties after brexit — as ‘crazy‘. his remarks were directed at the idea of a so—called ‘customs partnership' — where the uk would be responsible for collecting some duties on behalf of the the eu. our deputy political editor

john pienaar has more details. is that boris johnson? what did he call the brexit plan? the one theresa may supports? crazy? surely not? if the brexit plan is that crazy, are you ready to resign? how are you? how are you, he said. fine, can't say the same for him or the cabinet. sir, is the government's customs partnership a crazy idea? word is the brexit secretary is not keen on the pm's choice of plan either. thinks it's too complex. the buck stops here. the prime minister has to get a plan and her divided cabinet together. so what are the customs options? the brexiteers' favourite is a sharp break and use new technology to avoid stops at the border. and mrs may's, the customs partnership. britain collects customs duties, passes on some cash to the eu, and refunds traders when there's a cheaper british trade deal. so, no blockages and no hard border with ireland. in today's daily mail, mrs may's favourite paper,

borisjohnson called that idea crazy, tied to the eu. could you ever support a plan you call crazy? so now the prime minister must win the argument, somehow convince colleagues like the home secretary she's just promoted, or maybe her ally the defence secretary, if she can, or repackage the plan. no one is sure how to pull it off, ministers least of all. in a word, do you think there can be any kind of compromise on customs? she laughs. you don't sound too confident. there will be a fight here whatever is agreed. brexiteer mps seem immovable. i think they would be seriously certifiable if they go for the idea of the customs partnership. it really would run against everything i know about government. mps doubtful about brexit want to steer a course close to the eu, for the sake of british business. ultimately it's about getting the right deal in the national interest, something that means we don't go backwards in northern ireland, but also that our manufacturers are able to conduct trade across borders without unnecessary barriers.

tonight there are signs borisjohnson may rather stay and fight for his vision of trade after brexit inside the cabinet, but brexiteers won't like any customs compromise. there's still a chance parliament may demand britain stays inside the eu customs system, and brussels may just throw out the whole idea. brexit was always likely to lead to trouble in the cabinet in parliament and in brussels. theresa may surely can't have imagined it would be quite this tough. millennials — those young adults born between 1981 and 2000 — are half as likely as their parents‘ generation to own their own home by the age of 30. a report by the think—tank the resolution foundation has proposed ways of bridging that wealth gap. they include the idea that 25—year—olds should get a £10,000 payment from the state. and that working pensioners should pay more towards the nhs through national insurance. our economics editor

kamal ahmed travelled to hen golwyn in north wales to speak to three generations of one family. i've lived in this house for 18 years. i bought this house quite young luckily — thank god i did that. i've just graduated from uni, i need to pay my student loan back. i have worked in this job, a caretaker, in the area for 22 years. i think i was 21 when we bought this. i think it always drummed into me by my dad, he said, you know, if you can buy a house, buy a house. because before that we were renting. so it was quite hard to save while you're renting as well. i'm glad i done it. and i think i did itjust before the houses went up in price. luckily for me, my mum and dad have let me move back home, i don't have to pay rent, i just help with the food shopping now and then, so i'm really fortunate.

so, yeah, i decided to move home, because i knew that's only possible way i was going to be able to save for my future. so when it came to getting a job out of school, what was that like? when i left school i worked in a sewing factory, you could just walk into anywhere really and say, "is there any jobs going?" and they would say, "yes, you can start next week." but now it's a lot harder, isn't it? i have been in the same job 21 years. started there at a young age. it was easier to get jobs then. and it was more, you stayed in the same job. could you imagine that, doing a job for 21 years? no. is that what you would want? no, i graduated uni injuly and i have had threejobs since, four maybe, since then. and now i'll be looking for a newjob as well. i think that's the hardest part, trying to get a stable job. sarah, when you think aboutjasmine and her generation, have you always thought your children would be sort of better off, in whatever that means?

yeah, i have actually. do you think they will be? not sure. because i think times are getting harder. i'm the first one in my family to go to university and i think even my family thought, "she will get a good job and get paid as soon as she leaves," and it's just not been the case. so, lorraine, if you think about young people today, do their lives seem — do they seem better off than you were? jasmine's got a car now and i wouldn't have had a car when i was that age. life was simpler then? yeah, they like to have more holidays and fancy things in the house — like, we just had what was given to us. lorraine, sarah and jasmine face similar challenges to millions of people. let's take jasmine, the resolution foundation report found people her age are no better off than sarah's generation. and the most striking illustration of that is home ownership. the generation bornjust after the second world war — the baby boomers — enjoyed this level of home

ownership — pretty high. for the next generation — called generation x — the figure is a little lower but still positive. and now — millennials — high house prices and stagnant incomes have meant younger people are now more likely to rent than own a home. will the government act? well, with no majority and brexit to deal with, some might be sceptical. but, here's a final thought. when george osborne introduced the national living wage in 2015 he thanked one organisation for suggesting the policy to increase the incomes of low paid people. the resolution foundation. two former chelsea youth football coaches — gwynn williams and graham rix — who were accused of racially abusing young players in the 1970s, ‘80s and ‘90s are facing new allegations. a total of seven former chelsea youth team players and apprentices have now come forward to back the claims.

williams and rix have denied ‘all and any allegations of racial or other abuse'. chelsea say they are taking the claims ‘extremely seriously‘. as our sports editor dan roan reports. they are the former footballers who claim they were the victims of racism at one of the country‘s biggest clubs. these four men, who don‘t want to be identified, say they suffered discrimination when chelsea youth team players at various times between 1979 and 1993, at the hands of this man, former coach and assistant manager gwynn williams. one of the players says he was also racially abused by the club‘s former player and youth team coach, graham rix. it kind of had an effect on how i was then and i became more withdrawn at the end of ae period where i walked off because of the racial abuse coming from both characters. it left me half the person i was and most of my youth gone. so yeah, hell is the only way you can describe it, you know,

during that time and leaving. the complainants, who intend to sue chelsea for failing in their duty of care, have received support from these two former youth players at the club, who have backed up the claims. if gwynn actually wanted to make comment to a black person, it was pretty much always, "you black this, you black that." never just someone‘s name. or a derogatory comment, you might just call, "oh, you lazy..." or whatever. there was "black" put in front of it. i do believe that there will be further claims coming forward. and i think they should come forward because i don't think these people should suffer in silence. in a statement, chelsea said we take the allegations of this nature extremely seriously and they will be fully investigated. we are absolutely determined to do the right thing to assist the authorities and any investigations they may carry out. and to fully support those affected

which will include counselling for any former player that may need it. chelsea are already facing legal claims from three other former youth team players over separate allegations of racism and bullying against rix and williams. which the police have investigated but did not take further. both men, neither of whom have any current role at the club here at stamford bridge, declined to comment but strongly refute all the allegations. stamford bridge may be a very different place today compared to a generation ago, but once again football is having to deal with damaging allegations of the game‘s uglier side. dan roan, bbc news. as part of its pledge to eliminate single—use plastic products — the government has said it wants to ban wet—wipes — but any ban won‘t come into effect for at least another 20 years. wet wipes contain non—biodegradable plastics which can break down into smaller particles called microplastics that can end up in our oceans. our science editor david shukman has been to semarang on the north coast of java

in indonesia, one of the countries worst—hit by plastic pollution, where scientists are investigating the threat that microplastics may pose to people‘s health. a journey through the mangrove swamps on the coast of indonesia. indonesia sends huge volumes of plastic into the ocean. only china releases more. there‘s so much, itjams our boat‘s propeller. the problem is that when plastic flows down the rivers and reaches the ocean, it doesn‘tjust disappear. what happens is that the plastic breaks down into ever smaller fragments, what are called microplastics. so even though there is an effort to clear up, the legacy of plastic continues. so we head to the local fish farms, because research in britain shows that microplastics can get into seafood. ijoin scientist inneke hantoro as she investigates a key question — whether eating

plastic is harmful. we eat the fish every day and we don‘t want to get plastic into our body due to eating the fish. so we want to see whether it is safe enough to eat the fish. a microscope shows a plastic fragment found in seafood. it‘s a couple of millimetres long. scientists want to establish a safe level for microplastics. in case we later find out that they are harmful. it is not a problem that many here have heard of. in a local market, i ask this fish seller if she realises that her fish might contain microplastics. it‘s impossible, she says. because the seafood is fresh. my fish are clean.