Speaking at the White House, he also announced the re-establishment of US sanctions against Iran.
The decision is likely to raise the risk of conflict in the Middle East, upset America's European allies and disrupt global oil supplies.
Mr Trump described the deal as "defective at its core," and said that he is ready, willing and able to negotiate a new deal with Iran when it is ready.
"I am announcing today that the United States will withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal," Mr Trump said at the White House. "In a few moments, I will sign a presidential memorandum to begin reinstating US nuclear sanctions on the Iranian regime. We will be instituting the highest level of economic sanctions."
He called Tehran the world's leading state sponsor of terror, and decried its influence in the Middle East.
(RTE)
8/5/18
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