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I that if iran wanted to pursue a nuclear weapon, iran would have had it many years ago. the only countries that have gone beyond threatening are western countries. they've tried to crush iranian society through sanctions, just like what they're doing in afghanistan, just like what they're doing in a host of other countries. they're trying to crush women and children through sanctions. so these are not threats. these are actions by western regimes that try to gain leverage through the suffering of ordinary people. the iranians are quite willing to go back to the nuclear deal, but the other sid...

These are actions by western regimes that try to gain leverage through the suffering of ordinary people. the iranians are quite willing to go back to the nuclear deal, but the other side has to come back with iran as well. iran won't appease the europeans. right, but this is where it gets complicated, because you've been very candid with me about what iran is up to right now and the degree to which you are seeking leverage. and the fact is that between 2018 and now, you have acquired a whole host of new capacity in your uranium enrichment facilities. as i understand it from the latest iaea rep...

Threat? and you don't believe that the united states can be in the lead in attacking iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon, do you? >> we have a very serious problem on our hands. i sit on the intelligence committee in the house of representatives. we have a very serious problem. we have the iaea report, which i have with me, it was released in early november. and this tells the world, from the international atomic energy agency, that there is a very real threat and a likelihood that iran could very soon gain a nuclear weapon. >> but my question -- >> that's something that the wo...

If they want to your turn what that judge states, that's up to them to overturn that decision. >> but that's the case now. so why are we talking about it? >> that's what i am talking about. taking advantage of the power that they have and utilizing it. >> let me ask you quickly about foreign policy. you had a back-and-forth with congressman paul about the threat that is posed by iran. what do you think is the best way to deal with that emerging threat? and you don't believe that the united states can be in the lead in attacking iran to prevent it from developing a nuclear weapon, do you? >> we...

The uk announced it's pulling out of iran and is ordering iran's diplomats to just clear out of the great britain. at the same time france and germany have recalled their am bass endorse from tehran. stephanie gosk is live in london. stephanie, this is such a huge deal. europe has been sort of the bulwark of -- and now iran is much more isolated. >> we're seeing this cascade of diplomatic solidarity behind the uk. france pulling out its ambassador, germany as well. there will be a meeting in brussels and talk of further sanctions, including an oil embargo. we have an official response saying i...